I've realized that it's okay to see not just the good in people, but also the not-so-good things they can do—to tell them that they are asking too much of my time and I also have a life to live; to communicate that they've been receiving things, but not offering something back to the table; to let them know that they've been abusing someone's willingness to help, that they forget the person also needs some rescue, at times; or worst, the person can't give any help at all, when they need his hand, because he also need some saving.

People won't know the effect and impact of their actions, unless we are brave enough to say it to them, or at least draw the line for ourselves. They would always think that it's okay to ask as many help as they can, because a person keeps on saying yes to them—they won't make an adjustment and change things, until we decide to close our doors and let them knock first for courtesy. Sometimes, people forget about what respect is, so it's on us to remind ourselves of the respect we deserve and begin to create such boundaries.

At this time and age, we look for reciprocation in any relationships and connections that we have—that if you can't offer the same amount of things, at least be respectful of someone's time through being kind🍁