To get respect, you have to show respect, right?
Sometimes it's hard to say yes to this question. People don't just get respect, nor do they always deserve it just because of who they are. Just because you are family or older than someone does not automatically mean you deserve anything actually. We all need to make sure that we make efforts to show we are worthy of each other in one way or another. That we know our actions and words affect one another in a way that will lead us on a path of respect or of disrespect.
One person can only take so much insinuation that they are being disrespectful to someone who never shows respect for anyone but themselves. You think I have an attitude? You don't like my tone? If you could hear what I say in my head, you'd really find out what I really think about you at times. Alas, you'll never be privy to the thoughts that float around in my mind. You'll see some of them, they pop up sometimes because of the ludicrous things you say that build up on each of my nerves until I can't hold in any scoffing or snide remarks. Sorry but at times I honestly think you deserve the bed you're in, after all, you made it. You made choices and those misguided choices have consequences. It's time you realized that you aren't all that you think you're cracked up to be. In fact, you've turned into the very thing you turn your nose down at, the very thing you judge and have such displeasure with. If you want someone to respect you and your thoughts and your feelings, you need to respect yourself first. Until then, don't expect a thing from me.
One person can only take so much insinuation that they are being disrespectful to someone who never shows respect for anyone but themselves. You think I have an attitude? You don't like my tone? If you could hear what I say in my head, you'd really find out what I really think about you at times. Alas, you'll never be privy to the thoughts that float around in my mind. You'll see some of them, they pop up sometimes because of the ludicrous things you say that build up on each of my nerves until I can't hold in any scoffing or snide remarks. Sorry but at times I honestly think you deserve the bed you're in, after all, you made it. You made choices and those misguided choices have consequences. It's time you realized that you aren't all that you think you're cracked up to be. In fact, you've turned into the very thing you turn your nose down at, the very thing you judge and have such displeasure with. If you want someone to respect you and your thoughts and your feelings, you need to respect yourself first. Until then, don't expect a thing from me.