Live, Love, Laugh.

It only takes one time for me to be disrespected and not feel protected by a man I admire. This is a lesson that I learned the hard way, but one that I will never forget. I had met a man who seemed perfect in every way - charming, intelligent, and attractive. I was willing to go above and beyond to please him in every aspect of our relationship. Including sexually, mentally and spiritually.

However, things took a turn for the worse when he showed his true colors. He began to speak to me in a disrespectful manner, calling me names and hanging up on me during a disagreement. It was a shock to see this side of him, as he had been nothing but kind and loving in the beginning. I realized that his representative was the person I had admired, but the real person was someone entirely different.

I could not believe that someone I was learning to trust and care for could treat me in such a way. It made me question everything and his true intentions. It became clear to me that he did not respect women, and I did not want to stick around to find out what else he was capable of.

Despite my disappointment, I tried to salvage our relationship by suggesting we work on a project together. However, his response only confirmed my suspicions. Because he was unwilling to communicate calmly and resolve our issues in a mature manner previously. It was clear that he was not capable of handling conflict in a respectful way. So when he responded I thought about his response and saw nothing but issues in the future. He woke me up even more.

This experience taught me a valuable lesson about not judging a book by its cover. I had been blinded by my admiration for this man, but his true character eventually revealed itself. I realized that I deserve to be treated with respect and kindness, and I will not settle for anything less.

Moving forward, I have decided to only date older men who tend to be more emotionally intelligent. I refuse to be with someone who does not value me and my feelings. I will not allow myself to be disrespected or mistreated in any way.

It only takes one instance of disrespect for me to walk away from a relationship. I will not tolerate being treated poorly by someone I admire. I have learned to trust my instincts and not ignore any red flags that may arise. I am grateful for this experience, as it has taught me to value myself and demand the respect that I deserve.

Live, Love, Laugh...there is so much love to give!