What is the greatest gift someone could give you?

I feel that my husband needs a shout out. He has given me a safe space filled with love for the past 16 years! I no longer hate or dread Christmas because of him. He gives me breathing room so I can grow to be the content & safe person I am.

I no longer seek toxic people, liars, unhappy bitter & negative people to have in my life. I seek the opposite, happy, honest & grateful people.

In past years I’d fight to have toxicity in my life, because I thrived on the drama. I no longer do. Life is too short to have negative energy in my life.

Instead I’m seeking positive,  honest & happy people in my life. All thanks to my husband who has given me the space to grow out of the toxicity. I’m grateful every day for what he has given me. The gift of safety & love.

What relationships have a positive impact on you?

Let me just start by saying that I had two people lie to me this December. Two people I expected more of. So, for ’26 I’m no longer going to invite/share anything with them.

I appreciate honesty, sincerity & ingerity in people. Those are the most important traits I’m looking for in people now. No more, wishy washy half truths. Or better yet out right liars.

Life is too short to waste on people that don’t respect you back. No ghosting nit wits or backstabbers. Life is too short to waste on those kinds of people.

People that have a positive impact on my life are those I can count on. Period. It may not be that many but I’m grateful for those people in my life. What’s a friendship deal breaker for you?