I once cared about someone so much that I forgot to care about myself. I was always available for them, always adjusting my plans, always saying “it’s okay” even when I was hurt. At first, it felt like deep love. But slowly, I started feeling tired and anxious all the time.
The warning signs were simple. I was scared to upset them. I ignored things that didn’t feel right. I kept giving, but they weren’t giving the same back. I thought loving more would fix everything, but it didn’t.
What it cost me was my peace and confidence. I felt small and drained. The lesson I learned is this: love should feel safe and balanced. If you have to lose yourself to keep someone, that’s not healthy love.