all relationships, including friendships and family, take work. but they shouldn’t always feel like work. and when they start to feel that way, particularly because it feels constantly one-sided, where you’re the one reaching out, checking in, and doing stuff for the other person, you have every right to stop, say something, or distance yourself from that relationship.
if you need permission to do this (and believe me, sometimes i need someone to tell me this too), consider this me giving you permission to take care of yourself and put yourself first 🥰







