I used to give everything and still felt invisible. One day, I drew a line—and things changed. Here’s how I stopped being the guy everyone leaned on but no one saw.
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I used to give everything and still felt invisible. One day, I drew a line—and things changed. Here’s how I stopped being the guy everyone leaned on but no one saw.
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I used to say yes to everything—rides, help, favors. I thought being dependable meant being valued. But over time, I felt used. One day I stopped and asked, “Would they do this for me?” The answer hurt.
Try stepping back a bit. Watch how they react. True relationships adjust with boundaries—one-sided ones fall apart. That tells you all you need to know.