A useful place to begin
You can choose how you show up. You cannot control another person's response, and closeness does not require ignoring your boundaries.
Who would I like to give my full attention to this week?
Invite someone to a short conversation, and put the phone away while you listen.
Take it into your week
Write a few honest sentences, then choose one action that is in your control. Decide when it could happen. Come back afterward and notice what you learned.
This area connects to the rest of your life. Ask who or what makes it worth your attention. Your answer belongs to you.
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