Mama Don’t Play That!: 10 Lessons I Learned From My Mother
9. When Someone Shows You Who They Are, Believe Them
My great-grandmother actually taught us this lesson, and I didn’t understand it at a very young age. But as I grew into a woman, it made perfect sense. Don’t try to change anyone into who you WANT them to be. Many times women get into relationships hoping to “fix” the man later. Or they think he’ll change his mind when he tells you that he isn’t interested in a relationship with you, or right now. We don’t believe what we’re being told, or we ignore the warning signs the other person is waving at us with flares and blinking lights. Don’t fall in love with who you THINK that person may be one day – because he may very well never become that person. Open your eyes, listen to what is being said to you and believe it.
