How do you know who to prioritize in your life?

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1. I just go by people who put in the same effort you do to maintain the friendship/ relationship. So if I show effort and you don’t, then you arent prioritized and vise versa.

2. A combination between who reciprocates the effort in a relationship, who makes me feel good, and who might need me right now? It’s always changing I’d say.

3. Kids first then girlfriend, then my friends and parents

4. People I would take a bullet for, no questions asked: Parents, brother, partner.

   People I would not take a bullet for, or if so, with questions asked and probably not anywhere fatal: Everyone else.

5. I go by people who also prioritize me

6. I’m a mom and a wife. My son and my husband come first.

   I’m a twin. My twin is a priority too.

   After that, it’s a question of who I’m closest to, who has helped me in the past, who I want to be around, and who I want to prioritize. (Read: Friends and Little Bro, acquaintances, Mean Aunt)

7. I prioritize those who also prioritize me. I spent too much time trying to push myself into inner circles of people who didn’t want me there. Once I started doing my own thing, it all changed.

8. People who respect you and uplift you. Cheer you on in all aspects of your life and help you be a better version of yourself and grow. If someone is stunting your mental, emotional, or physical growth, you need to remove them from your life

9. Kids first. Anyone else fits when they fit.

10. I would evaluate the relationship/friendship and determine if that person is adding something of value to my life whether it be emotional support, a workout buddy to help me stay disciplined, etc. I want to make sure the people that I surround myself around can help with my self growth and that I can do the same for them, and just add to each other’s lives in general.

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