So many of us have been taught to be the “strong listener,” the one who keeps the conversation alive, asks the questions, holds the space, and carries the connection. But over time, that becomes exhausting — not because you’re doing something wrong, but because you’re doing everything. A real conversation is a shared effort.
Curiosity should flow both ways.
Interest should feel mutual. If you keep walking away from interactions feeling drained or unseen, it may not be your generosity — it may be their lack of reciprocation. You don’t have to over-give to earn connection.
 You deserve conversations that give back. #communicationskills #selfawareness #growthmindset #relationshipadvice #connection #goodquestions boundaries #becurious