Fitnesswiththatj

Some fun facts:
* this is my first time World Cup game
* I’m supporting France because my best friend is French but she doesn’t even watch soccer
*I got so spoiled to have such a good seat
*my friend painted a upside down Netherlands flag on my face initially 🤣
*came to see Mbappe but fall in love with Olise

Nothing compares to watching the World Cup in person. The atmosphere is unmatched, and celebrating every moment with thousands of passionate fans who genuinely love football is an unforgettable experience

As we grow older, relationships often become more transactional. We begin to measure what the other person does and quietly keep score, deciding how much we should give based on how much we receive. Expectations rise, and every action is evaluated through the lens of fairness and reciprocity. In focusing so much on maintaining balance and protecting our own interests, we turn love into a power struggle. And while we’re busy calculating who is contributing more, we forget to simply enjoy each other’s presence and appreciate the moments we share together.

As a result, we gradually lose our genuine connection with one another. Every interaction becomes a calculation, every decision a strategy designed to protect our insecurities and avoid disappointment. In our efforts to shield ourselves from pain, we unknowingly build walls that keep love out as well. We forget that true peace cannot be found in controls and leverage. It comes from loving without conditions and giving without constantly measuring what we receive in return. Only when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable can we experience real intimacy. And paradoxically, it is through that vulnerability—not through self-protection—that we discover our greatest strength and become truly powerful
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