When I was born I was so mad at my parents, I didn't talk to them for 2 years😂🤣🤦🏽‍♂️ I rewarded effort, not beauty. A pretty face didn't impress me. Effort did. Loyalty did. Real energy did. That's what got my time When you value your time, attention, and energy - people start valuing it too. No need to be a jerk. Just stop being a doormat. Respect starts when you give it to yourself first.