No one can ever change you but YOU. And no one knows your full potential or what you're truly capable of until you decide to explore it for yourself. A lot of people will try to convince you that they're helping you “become your best self.” But pay attention to what they're actually asking you to become. Because sometimes they don't want you to reach your potential. They want you to become a version of yourself that is more convenient for them. More agreeable. More predictable. More palatable. More beneficial to what they want out of the relationship. And they'll disguise it as concern. “I just want what's best for you.” “I know you can do better.” “You need to change.” But ask yourself: Better for who? Because there's a massive difference between someone encouraging you to grow and someone trying to reshape you into the person they want you to be. Someone who genuinely loves you can point out your flaws, challenge you, and encourage your growth — without needing to contr...