Because if he wanted to treat you right, he would.

Because the bare minimum is just that: the absoluteleast.

It is literally the minimal amount of energy required to keep a relationship afloat.

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It is basic maintenance.

You dont want to just maintain a relationship.

You want your relationship to flourish.

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You want to be with someone you’re able to grow alongside.

And in order for a relationship to do those things, you better invest in it.

The bare minimum will never be enough to accomplish that.

Itll keep you going, but not for very long.

The bare minimum includes respect, affection, attention, care, kindness, time, and effort.

These are the things you shouldalwaysexpect from your partner.

A man worth your time will not make you beg for what you deserve.

He will give you those things without hesitation, and then some.

He does not need to figure himself out.

It is simply because he does not want to.Because if he wanted to treat you right, he would.

When you beg a man for the bare minimum, you disrespect yourself.

He wont do more because he hasnt needed to do so.

Because youre still there.

Because youre still begging.

Because youre showing him that you will give him chance after chance despite him giving you next to nothing.

You deserve more than a man who acts like answering your texts is a chore.

You deserve more than a man who has everything on his terms.

You deserve a man who plans outings he knows youd enjoy and that will bring you both closer together.

You deserve a man who remembers the little things.

You deserve a man who not only memorizes your history but understands it.

You deserve a man who encourages you to do better because he wants better for you.

The bare minimum is not impressive.And it is not enough.

Stop begging for it.

Want more for yourself than that.