I Spent Hours Preparing for a Baby Shower—Only to Be Uninvited the Night Before

For older readers, this lesson may feel familiar. Many of us grew up with the belief that friendship meant endless giving, that we should always be there no matter the circumstances. But with age comes wisdom: relationships are meant to be mutual.

If you find yourself constantly giving while receiving little respect in return, it’s worth asking: Is this truly a friendship—or just an arrangement of convenience for the other person?

Our time, energy, and care are precious. At sixty, seventy, or beyond, we deserve to spend them with people who lift us up, not those who drain us.

Value Yourself First

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