Your Worth

 Your Worth: Stop Lowering the Bar for Those Who Can’t Meet It

It’s disheartening when people keep asking for more from those who have already shown them their best. Sometimes, what you’re getting is genuinely all they can offer. It’s important to understand that not everyone is capable of giving you what you need or treating you the way you want to be treated.

I've come to realize that people will only offer what's within their capacity, whether in character or resources. Some will try to make you feel like they’re doing you a favor, as if you should be grateful for whatever little they give, even when it’s not enough. But the fact that this is all they can offer does not define your worth. 

No matter how much you prove your value, some people just won’t be able to afford you—not in the financial sense, but in terms of understanding, appreciation, and respect. They might make you feel like your standards are too high, but the truth is, you’re simply out of their league. The day you meet someone who values you for who you truly are, someone who sees and appreciates your worth, you’ll be amazed that you’ve done nothing wrong by having those standards. 

The people you lower the bar for are often the ones who will disrespect you the most. They’ll take your compromises for granted and may never fully appreciate all that you bring to the table. On the other hand, those who value you and all you have to offer will cherish and understand you effortlessly.

It pains me when people keep seeking more from those who can’t give it. If you have to constantly tell someone how you want to be treated after they’ve shown you their best, it’s a sign that you’re asking for something they simply cannot give. At this point, it’s not about managing or tolerating it—it’s about recognizing that you deserve better. Instead of trying to change them or demanding more, you might need to accept that this is their limit.

So, know your worth. Stop lowering the bar for those who can’t meet it, and seek the love, respect, and value you deserve where it can be found. In doing so, you not only protect your self-worth but also open the door to relationships and opportunities that truly align with who you are and what you need.

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