Relationships absolutely need to be two way streets; regardless if it’s amorous, familial, or friendship. HARD STOP. And evaluating those around you and observing if they are lifting you up as you lift them should be a monthly/weekly/daily pprocess. If you surround yourself with good, inspiring, challenging people, you will continue to be your best and thrive in life.
Now unlike someone who ghosts due to jealousy, you can leave those who are not harmful or hurtful as those who exist in your world, just don’t put in more effort than you get. Because toxic persons, especially narcissistic personalities with empathetic personalities, will take until the later is bone dry, and the later will give constantly seeking validation. It’s sickly and like a parasite to a living entity. Never really benefitting each other.
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Have you ever had a “friend” that only wanted you there if you were cheering them on, but didn’t give that same energy back to you? I had an old “friend” recently unfollow me on all platforms because jealousy made them feel bad feelings toward me. Even though I respected them, cheered on their wins and even stood up for them when life wasn’t being fair. Here’s a piece of advice if you encounter these kinds of people…just let them go. It’s not a reflection of you and they will learn, one way or another, that their selfishness or jealousy will keep them shackled in place instead of soaring as they could 🤷🏼♂️ #goodriddance