Self Respect

I hate my old self for having no self respect. I thought that, to win a girl’s heart, I had to dedicate myself to her, to do anything and everything for her.

One night, a girl I liked wanted to bake something that required Cool Whip. I scoured the town, looking for it. About an hour in, she called me, asking why I’m taking so long. I said I’m still looking for it. About two hours later, I finally found it and brought it to her. She baked whatever it was she was baking. In the end, she didn’t even eat it. She just wanted to bake.

I was upset at her, but moreover I was upset at myself for having no self respect. I hated the way I was her little bitch boy. Martyr and I have a name for people who make themselves useful: tools.

I have since discovered that I can both have self respect and have girls like that about me. I am more confident and bring value to the relationship.

It’s a win-win situation.