non-consensual expectations in relationships are not okay - ASK FIRST. Friendships, family, romance!

[belenen]

Do not assume that "everyone knows" how to be kind, or how to show love. NO. That assumes one right way for all people. Some people believe giving space is the kindest thing to do, but for other people that can feel like abandonment. Some people believe that talking it out immediately is the most loving act, whereas for people who need silence in

Comments

[classical_wolf]

Love this post! <3

[hexenhasel]

So true, and on levels that one doesn't think of right away - for instance, the cleaning part. I absolutely loathe when others clean my space without getting the 'ok' from me first - it does really feel like an intrusion/invasion.

[ext_2238475]

Yesss, thank you for this. That is a perfect phrasing of it. Never assume that just because something has happened before either with that person or with other people that it's cool to do it again.

[busy_lildreamer]

Love this!

[acid_burns]

Thank you for this <3!