When You Know You Can’t Be Trusted….
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I met a man today who could have absolutely ruined my life... and I was tempted.
Let me set the scene: I had a meeting about my upcoming event on October 26th. Business meeting. Professional. You know, the kind where you're supposed to talk logistics, plans, all that responsible adult stuff.
And then there was him, the person I was meeting with. Not my usual guy, but a fill in.
Handsome? Yes. Charming? Absolutely. The kind of comfortable, flirty energy that makes you feel like you’ve known each other for years?
Check, check, and check.
He was cool. He was funny. He wanted me to grab a drink and have a seat, with him.
And listen... I was feeling it.
But at the end of the meeting, rather than hang around for a drink, I walked out of that meeting, ran to my car and had the most honest conversation with myself I’ve had in a while:
"Girl, if you engage with this man, you’re going to end up somewhere popping pills and sniffing cocaine."
Now, is that dramatic? Maybe. Is it accurate? Also maybe. But here’s the thing, I wasn’t talking about him. I was talking about me.
When you know, you know! And I know! Me!!
The Real Tea: Knowing Your Boundaries
Sometimes self-awareness isn’t about recognizing red flags in other people. It’s about recognizing the red flags in yourself.
It's about knowing which doors you shouldn't open because you KNOW where they lead. It's about understanding your own vulnerabilities well enough to say, "Yeah, this person is attractive and fun, but they represent a whole lifestyle I'm not trying to get pulled into right now."
Some people are just bad habits waiting to happen. And the most grown thing you can do? Walk away before you test yourself.
Because let's be real—there are certain battles you'd absolutely lose, and the smartest move is to just not show up to the battlefield.
Protecting Yourself FROM Yourself
This wasn’t a scary moment. It wasn’t traumatic. It was actually hilarious. I literally laughed at myself the entire way home because I could feel the chaos that man could bring into my life, and I was like, "Nope. Not today, Satan. You tried it."
Now I’m not gonna lie, that toxic energy, for one moment had me almost intrigued. But I envisioned myself being strung all the way out, due to his intoxicating energy.
HELL NO! I don’t need it.
And that's the lesson, honestly. Growth isn't always about saying yes to new experiences. Sometimes it's about knowing yourself well enough to say, "I see you, Universe, and I'm not falling for it."
So here’s to self-awareness. Here’s to protecting your peace. And here’s to walking away from fine men who would definitely have you acting out of character. Or at least I would be! Lol!
Some doors stay closed for a reason.
And that reason? It’s me. I’m the reason. 😂 I am way too old to be ackin’ a fool over some good looking, good smelling, flirty Isreali with beautiful hair and swagger!
Jesus, TAKE THE WHEEL!
What about you? Have you ever met someone and immediately knew they were your potential bad decision in human form? Drop a comment, because I know I’m not the only one.
