I am slow…but I am learning. Raised in the South and a good Episcopalian the concept of someone, anyone not liking me was not even discussed. It was my job to make them like me. I was to dress properly, speak properly (never about money, religion or politics), use impeccable table manners, do not speak until spoken to first, never ask for anything, wait until someone offers it to you and there were many many more ridiculous “rules”. The only good women are Christian, great mothers, good cooks, and superb homemakers. I am none of these! This was the plan as it was taught to me. In short, if you did all of the right things, everyone would like me and I would attract the “proper” friends. Not being liked was a sign of failure on my part.
It was a different generation and the concept of being “liked” appears to have been a major part of all women’s roles! So when I see a post like this, it reaches into my heart and gives me permission to politely continue on my own path, I do not need anyone else’s approval and the older I get the more I realize I never did. I am not for everyone, and it is ok!
I only need to spend my love, life, energy and time with those that “get me” and like me just the way I am.
"Song for a Friend" Jason Mraz
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