Do you demand respect, or do you earn it ?

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I demand it.

I earn it.

I just pretend like nobody is even there.

My presence is what you get, Respect is payment.

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" Don't demand Respect from others, but don't tolerate disrespect either "

- Me

I think I'm too nice when it comes to setting boundaries. And it's really understandable cause of the way that I'm buit. But. I think it's high time that I make people stand on it.

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NativePortlander1970 ·

Umile · 41-45, F

@NativePortlander1970 This is so hard for me to do. 😒

NativePortlander1970 ·

@Umile Why? It's simple, show respect until they have shown they no longer deserve it. That grumpy old man may be a combat Veteran that lost half his buddies in a battle he still struggles to deal with. That Elderly woman may be a retired delivery nurse. That withdrawn kid that snaps out they want to be left alone may have parents and siblings that abuse them. SO, respect others as a reflection of your own character, you do NOT know what they're dealing with in life.

Umile · 41-45, F

@NativePortlander1970 A good point. There are people who are purposefully disrespectful. I can't handle that.

NativePortlander1970 ·

@Umile Sadly I have family on both sides that are like that.

Umile · 41-45, F

@NativePortlander1970 nmh.