“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure.
I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle.
But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
― Marilyn Monroe
Yes, Marilyn. You tell 'em. Just because someone has an opinion, an idea, a vision, a WHATEVER IT MIGHT BE, that you don't agree with, doesn't make that person selfish. It makes that person unique, an individual, and themselves. It makes that person different from everyone else and independent. It doesn't mean they are being rude, disrespectful and need to apologize. Someone should never have to apologize for having their own ideas and views that don't match up with another person. In this crazy world we live in, everyday we are manipulated into wearing or not wearing something, eating or drinking certain things or avoiding various foods and drinks, listen to this, don't watch that...blah blah freaking blah, the list could go on and on. What I'm saying is, everyday we as individuals are challenged. Do you want to conform to society and listen to everything thrown at you about what you should or shouldn't eat, drink, wear, watch, or read? Do what makes YOU happy. And fight like hell for it to stay happy. If this means pissing people off, being painfully honest or being downright blunt to people, then so be it. If the person challenging you truly cares and loves and understands you, they'll come around. Maybe eventually they'll just agree to disagree with you. If they don't, well then, later nerd. Because bottom line is, when push comes to shove, shoving back gets exhausting and in the end, you realize it isn't worth the effort.
