I happen to be a very opinionated woman, and I don't apologize for it. This may mean that I am not everyone's cup of tea, but I am actually happy about that. I prefer to be surrounded by people who like me for me rather than people who like me for keeping my mouth shut. As a friend, you will never wonder what I think or feel. I am not one to talk behind your back, I prefer to say it to your face. I like life better this way.
I remember being younger and thinking everyone had to like me. I was terrified of saying the wrong thing, doing the wrong thing, being the wrong person. It was exhausting. I was constantly beating myself up for some blunder I believed I had made. I have also always been opinionated and never been able to perfectly control my mouth and when I let my opinions slip, I stressed about alienating people all night.
My point is, not everyone has to like everyone. Not everyone is going to be your friend. It's better to surround yourself with those who truly love you for YOU rather than those you run yourself ragged to please.
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