Be careful of the company you keep

A wise woman once said "it is give a NO for free November. You get a no, You get a no, you get a no... no, no, no." It's no fucks given, no I'm not going out of my way for you, no I'm not dealing with the mind games, no I'm not going to be sitting here waiting for your ass to spin the block after you fucked up. Just No. Let's normalize calling people acquaintances instead of calling everyone a "friend" because let's face it...people don't always have the best intentions. If someone doesn't show you that they are for you, let them go. If you feel like you're always the go - to person when everyone needs something from you but you can't rely on those same people for when you need a favor... let them go. Be mindful of those who smile in your face and then talk negatively behind your back when you're out of sight. Keep your eyes peeled for people who act shady, the ones who play off insults as compliments. Don't fall victim to manipulation. Snakes come in all shapes and sizes these days. Your body will send you signals when you're in the company of someone who does not appreciate you for who and what you are. If your mind starts to go in overdrive... trust yourself, it's a no. Know your worth...because you are worth a lot. A true friend, family member, or spouse will never put you in a position to where you'll have to question their motives. They'll always be ten toes down with you to your face, behind your back, and by your side. There is a great skit by Tyler Perry's portrayed character Madea where she says "some people come into your life for a lifetime and other people come into your life for a season. It's up to you determine which is which. You're going to always going to mess up when you mix them seasonal people with lifelong expectations."