People—particularly women—are often expected to do everything (choose outfits, make friends, get a promotion, have a clean house, raise children, have perky tits) without ever breaking a sweat. To make an effort is to admit you want or need something—that your life isn’t exactly where you want it to be. It’s difficult to do this because people aren’t always kind when they realize you’re trying really hard to do a good job or achieve a goal or be liked. But that’s exactly why it’s a good idea to make a habit of being honest about your effort in the context of vulnerability! When you show your
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