Are You Being Used As An Ego-Booster?
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Are You Being Used As An Ego-Booster?

Are you kept around to boost someone else's ego?

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As a college student, have you ever realized that you’ve been used as an ego-booster? You probably haven't. An ego-booster is something that gives you a boost of confidence and makes you feel good about yourself. You may be that something that boosts someone else's confidence — specifically someone that you are romantically involved with. How do you know?

1. You are kept around for the hell of it.

Your person only talks to you at their convenience in that they only talk to me when THEY want to talk. When you need to talk, for the most part, they are nowhere to be found. How is it that when you need them most they are missing? You seriously cannot reach them by any means. They make time for you when they want to make time for you despite the endless amount of times you've tried to make an effort.

2. They come in and out of your life whenever they please.

Your person tends to come in and out of your life whenever they please, and you unconsciously allow them to do so. It’s like they relish in their ability to be able to come and go as they ever so wish.

3. They are that person.

Your person knows that no matter what you’ll always be there for them, and they take advantage of it. Despite whatever you're going through in life, you always make them a priority. You always put them first, and it f*cking sucks.

You do not realize you're an ego-booster until you realize you're an ego-booster. Clearly, you an optimistic person with a massive heart, but you must put your foot down because these people are extremely toxic.

Don't be an ego-booster unless you are boosting your own ego.

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