Over the holidays a conversation started brewing with my fiancé’s family after a member was jokingly called “high maintenance” but it started a topic that sparked significant interest.
I’ve realized over the years how I subconsciously tried to be “low maintenance” or just “easy to deal with”. It’s taken me quite some time to realize this. My personality has not changed, but my demeanor has. I agree with what you have written! High maintenance isn’t a bad thing. It’s actually such an investment into the other human that almost brings a deeper level of awareness for their needs (and your own). Especially in the light of having strong boundaries and high standards..high maintenance is actually a hidden gem if you can find that in someone!
I’m self acclaimed high maintenance and I’m proud of it. If you can’t keep up with what it takes to have me, you don’t deserve me. ✨✨ Also such a win when your man steps up and says that! My husband knows I like nice items and things done a certain way but he also loves it!
I’ve realized over the years how I subconsciously tried to be “low maintenance” or just “easy to deal with”. It’s taken me quite some time to realize this. My personality has not changed, but my demeanor has. I agree with what you have written! High maintenance isn’t a bad thing. It’s actually such an investment into the other human that almost brings a deeper level of awareness for their needs (and your own). Especially in the light of having strong boundaries and high standards..high maintenance is actually a hidden gem if you can find that in someone!
Love this piece you wrote!
I’m self acclaimed high maintenance and I’m proud of it. If you can’t keep up with what it takes to have me, you don’t deserve me. ✨✨ Also such a win when your man steps up and says that! My husband knows I like nice items and things done a certain way but he also loves it!
I’m high maintenance and I’m proud ✨ also Nick is such a green flaggggg!!!!!! I already knew this but his response 🥹
That’ll preach.