make sure your presence remains valued and appreciated

Imagine you come across a dress online that immediately catches your eye. The next day, you head to the market and buy it without any trouble because it's affordable. Overjoyed, you bring it home and eagerly show it to everyone before trying it on and snapping a selfie. After changing back into your regular clothes, you hang the dress in your wardrobe.

A few days later, you wear the dress to an event or a lunch outing, take some photos, and upload them to your social media accounts. The compliments start pouring in, making you feel happy and proud.

Afterward, you hang the dress back in your wardrobe, knowing it's safely yours and that no one can take it without your permission. You wear it a couple more times, but eventually, it returns to the wardrobe.

As time passes, even the nicest dress can lose its charm, and you might feel the need to buy a new one. The point is, don't let yourself become like that dress in someone's life. Set your own limits and boundaries. Don't be so available to others that they take you for granted. Make sure your presence remains valued and appreciated.