i realized people only like you when you're easy to benefit from. when you say yes, stay quiet, and let things slide, they love you. but once you start saying no, setting boundaries, and standing up for what's right for you, everything changes. suddenly you have an attitude. suddenly you're the problem. the truth is, they never respected you they just liked your silence. i'm not being difficult, i'm being real. if me protecting my peace offends you, that's your issue, not mine