Locked in

 

“The best thing you can do for your partner is hurt these niggas’ feelings.” 

That line kinda stuck with me. Some of us are just too kind sometimes, too forgiving to people who really don’t deserve it, people who wouldn’t even think twice about trying to mess up something good. And honestly, that’s dangerous.

Protecting your partner isn’t just about what you say, it’s about how you carry yourself, the type of energy you give off. People can feel when you are someone who stands on business. And yeah, some people will test that and try to push boundaries, try to see what they can get away with. That’s life. But there’s a line, and anyone trying to cross it should know it’s there.

It’s not always about causing issues. Sometimes it’s just about being non-responsive, even a slight look of disapproval. And that’s enough. Because allowing someone to open their dirty stinking mouth and say things that damage your relationship, that’s where the respect disappears.

If you don’t put your foot down, people learn what’s acceptable. When you defend what matters, you’re saying without words: this is ours, don’t push it. People will try to play games, make you question why you care, make it feel like you’re overreacting. Bring loyal is about doing what feels right for the people and the life you actually care about.