We see what we expect to see and hear what we expect to hear. If we believe that people are trying to hurt us, we will find evidence to support that belief even when it isn’t true.
I choose to believe that the people who truly love me are not trying to hurt me. When they speak, they are speaking from love, even if their words are not always perfect.
There was a time in my life when I didn’t see things this way. Even when my partner spoke with love, I assumed he was trying to put me down. My past experiences had shaped my perception of the world as a harsh and unforgiving place, making me believe that people were out to hurt me. But life changed when I began healing from those wounds.
Though I sometimes catch myself slipping back into old thought patterns, I’ve learned to recognize them and reframe my perspective before they take hold. That doesn’t mean we should assume all words come from a place of kindness. Not everyone acts with love, and some people do intend harm.
But there is a difference between those who genuinely care and those who do not. When someone has consistently shown us love and respect, it’s worth pausing before assuming the worst. If their words upset us, the best response is to communicate openly and clarify rather than overthinking.
A person who has always been kind does not suddenly turn against us more often than not, it’s a misunderstanding, not malice. Of course, no one is perfect. Even the most loving people make mistakes. But many times, when we feel hurt, it’s not because someone intended harm it’s because something within us was triggered.
As humans, we sometimes interpret the world through the lens of our past experiences. This can make it easy to misinterpret kindness as criticism or see indifference where none exists. If we aren’t aware of this, we may unknowingly push away the very love and support we long for.
Yes, the world has both kindhearted people and those still finding their way. But if we look closely, we’ll see that love and kindness are all around us. We just need to trust again to believe that there are people willing to love us, be kind to us, and show up for us.
It took me years to find my inner peace and rebuild my trust in others. I would never underestimate how difficult it is to trust and love again. But I can assure you if you keep trying, you will experience true joy and connection, perhaps in ways you haven’t felt for a long time.
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