You can leave.
Pep Talk: When you’ve invested a lot of time and energy into a relationship, it’s natural to want to stick it out and make it work, but maybe you should ignore that impulse. If you’re feeling threatened, pressured, or abused in any way, it’s time to pack your shit and go. There are entire groups of people who want to make this transition as safe as possible for you, so please consider it. You are a clever, strong, self-sufficient person and I’d hate to see you undervalued in an unsafe relationship unworthy of your time.
Today remind yourself: I can leave.
You deserve a certain quality of love.
Pep Talk: There are some attractive people out there just dying to love you in a way that makes you feel comfortable and respected. Healthy love is looking for you and it will find you. Trust that and never settle.
Today remind yourself: I deserve a certain quality of love.
Take a break from the pressure.
Pep Talk: You hold yourself to a very high standard and, in large part, that’s why you’re such a star. But things have been unusually stressful lately and you’re probably carrying some residual tension, sorrow, and exhaustion. Please go easy on yourself. It might be time for a break to veg out and recuperate. You are allowed to relinquish control for a while and forget about deadlines and drama in favor of good mental health.
Today remind yourself: Take a break from the pressure.
Everyone isn’t awful.
Pep Talk: Oh come now, you don’t hate everyone. You hate one or two dumbasses and it’s temporary. You aren’t a hateful person. You’re a loving person who is pissed for a specific reason. Once the conflict is resolved, you’ll forget all about it go back to enjoying interactions with people who aren’t crazy annoying and avoiding people who are.
Today remind yourself: Everyone isn’t awful.
You’ll be loved for what you are.
Pep Talk: You can understand why someone might be a tad intimidated by you… especially someone who wants to date you. You’re witty and attractive in a way that seems effortless and that is fucking scary to some people. Oh well, not your problem. You are not going to shine less brightly just because someone is insecure and can’t keep up. The person that loves you in the right way will celebrate your good qualities and be confident in their own.
Today remind yourself: I’ll be loved for what I am.
