I can’t afford to keep pouring from an empty cup. This is no sort of plea for help or anything stupid like that. I’m not trying to play the victim game. I just simply can’t keep doing for everyone else when I know it wouldn’t even be close to reciprocated.

Why would I?

I need to be protected just as much. One-sided love is a thing of the past for me; I don’t have time for it anymore. I’m done setting myself up for “I owe ya one” going forward. I’m worth it. We all deserve to be poured into as we pour into others, and it’s about time I start allowing myself to get the same love I give.

So if I love you, I need you to love me back.

If I care about you, I need you to care back.

And if I sacrifice for you, I need you to do the same thing back.

I need my protection because this game I’ve been playing is a dangerous one. I’ve gone some time without trying to find ways to get my cup filled. It’s exhausting. If I didn’t put my foot down now, I’m not too sure how much longer I could have gone.

From now on, if we’re not reciprocating energy, maybe it’s best to keep it pushing. No hard feelings, but there’s nothing to gain from this. I want to be able to feel good vibes and send those right back too. The politically correct game is over.