Before You Get Your Hopes Up: A Lesson in Self-Worth

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I was in a restaurant chatting with a friend when a guy sat next to me. He said, “Before you get your hopes up, I have a girlfriend.” I looked at him, smiled, and replied, “Before you get your hopes up, I have dreams bigger than this conversation.”

He seemed taken aback, so I explained. “I’ve spent years focusing on myself—building my career, traveling, and working on my mental health.

I’m here today celebrating a new chapter in my life, not looking for one to start with anyone els

What happened next changed everything…
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