some men don't ask for what they want. they give until you owe them.
This last one literally used the words that I owe him. I simply looked at him and let him know we are done. Those words removed the blinders I had on.
that moment is when the invisible contract finally becomes visible.
the word “owe” gives it away.
love doesn’t keep a ledger.
the second someone starts collecting a debt you never agreed to,
the illusion breaks.
you saw it clearly + you acted on it.
most people stay and keep negotiating a contract they never signed.
— author
I think we're back to the intention that draws the line between genuine kindness (thoughtfulness) and covert contracts. Great read, way to start my morning. Thank you.
exactly.
intention is the dividing line.
genuine kindness is offered freely.
no silent terms. no invisible ledger.
covert contracts look identical on the surface,
but underneath there’s an expectation waiting to be collected.
most people don’t realize the difference
until the invoice shows up.
i’m glad this one landed with you.
This last one literally used the words that I owe him. I simply looked at him and let him know we are done. Those words removed the blinders I had on.
that moment is when the invisible contract finally becomes visible.
the word “owe” gives it away.
love doesn’t keep a ledger.
the second someone starts collecting a debt you never agreed to,
the illusion breaks.
you saw it clearly + you acted on it.
most people stay and keep negotiating a contract they never signed.
— author
I think we're back to the intention that draws the line between genuine kindness (thoughtfulness) and covert contracts. Great read, way to start my morning. Thank you.
exactly.
intention is the dividing line.
genuine kindness is offered freely.
no silent terms. no invisible ledger.
covert contracts look identical on the surface,
but underneath there’s an expectation waiting to be collected.
most people don’t realize the difference
until the invoice shows up.
i’m glad this one landed with you.
— author