Vaidehi Shukla

When a narcissist starts behaving cheerfully and nice to you, that’s a HUGE red flag that they have done something abusive to you behind your back.

Normalize not forcing people to choose you. If they think they can find someone better elsewhere, let them. Respectfully.

Distance is the only answer to disrespect. Don’t react, don’t argue, don’t dive into drama. Simply remove your presence.

Stop trying to fix people. Reject them as they are.

WHAT YOU LEARN AFTER BEING BETRAYED 1. Loyalty is rare, not normal. 2. Charm is not character. 3. Not every smile is safe. 4. Watch actions, not promises. 5. Some people miss your usefulness, not you. 6. Your instincts were right. 7. Trust comes back slowly, if ever.

Betrayal may destroy love, but it awakens karma. And karma never forgets the tears of a heart that was broken.

"Forgiveness is a quality of God and you are not a God. Remember the betrayal". ~ Niccola Machiavelli

one of the worst forms of manipulation is performative kindness.