I have self-respect for myself

When someone treats me like I'm just one of many options, I will help them narrow their choice by removing myself from the equation. Sometimes I have to try not to care, no matter how much I do. Because sometimes I can mean almost nothing to someone who means so much to me. It's not pride -- it's self-respect. I don't expect to see positive changes in my life if I surround myself with negative people. I don't give part-time people a full-time position in my life anymore. I know my value and what I have to offer, and I will never settle for anything less than what I deserve.