Let’s talk about the “good girl syndrome” today.

Turns out, many women have the desire to be thought of as easygoing or being raised to be a good girl. When you investigate deeper, you find that they’re more interested in looking like a “good girl” to men, not to everyone.
Even when you know it’s time for GBAS GBOS and then some, you do everything “right” to avoid any conflict or, “get in trouble.”

Aunty, come off it!

It saddens me that, after all these years of women's increasing independence and power, so many women still live their lives,
seeking validation from another human just so they can be seen worthy and/or acceptable to date.

When you don’t get the expected good treatment, you say things like, “I guess good girls always finish last.”
If you are truly a good person, you would never use such words because true goodness is a way of life, not exclusively directed at one gender.

Truth is, As long as you continue to be a “man-pleaser,” you will never find the right match.
Be a good person, first to yourself because you come first.

Transform from a ”good girl” to a strong girl. It doesn't mean you start being rude. You will continue to be polite, considerate, and respectful—but you will no longer do so at your expense.

#DANG

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