It's not a competition,

It's not a competition;

Repeat this to yourself:

It's not a competition.

Not for her affection,

Not for her attention;

Not for conversation,

Not for a false connection.

You've been protected,

You’re still being directed,

It'll take time.

But it will be worth it.

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Remember the red flags that

Rose during conversation and

how they were;

Heed the green signals,

Flee towards them.

Someone unexpected,

Someone much better,

Someone who gives,

as well as takes,

Someone who’s really

interested in you rather than

as an Attention-filler;

Someone who your mind blows and

with whom you have far to go.

And it all begins by

reminding yourself that

when you speak to the one

here now:

It's not,

It's not,

It's not a competition.

Note to self - Need to watch the tubey vids again about 10 Major Red Flags and 9 Green Flags by C Ryan (very helpful).