To lean entirely upon another for your stability is to give them permission to knock you over. Build your own foundation deep in the rock of reason; a man who stands on his own feet never fears the ground shaking.
You deserve relationships where difficult conversations create understanding, not punishment. Where mistakes lead to growth, not manipulation. Where honesty does not threaten love. Peace should exist even when things are imperfect.
There are people you should stop trying to convince. If they only see your mistakes and ignore your effort, nothing you say will change their mind. Let your life speak where your words cannot.
