that kind of advice hits because it speaks to priorities and boundaries in a way a lot of people struggle with. when you build a life with someone, you’re not just adding them to your world, you’re creating a new one together. and that means protecting it, even when it’s uncomfortable, even when it involves people you’ve known your whole life. it’s not about abandoning your family, it’s about recognizing that your partner is supposed to be your teammate, not someone who has to fight for their pl

He refused to leave his friend behind