💬 Why I Don’t Do Low Maintenance Friendships | Let’s Talk Standards, Energy & Real Connections

Let’s get real for a moment. Low maintenance friendships aren’t always what they’re hyped up to be.

In my latest YouTube video, I open up about why I no longer subscribe to low-effort, surface-level relationships and why holding higher standards for friendships has completely shifted the way I show up for myself and others.

You can watch the full video here 👉 Here Why I Don’t Do Low Maintenance Friendships

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💡 What This Video Is Really About:

There’s a difference between giving grace and accepting bare minimum behavior. I’ve learned that being the “easy friend” often meant being overlooked, undervalued, or forgotten altogether. And honestly, I deserve more than that.

In the video, we get into:
✨ Why “low maintenance” doesn’t mean low accountability
✨ How friendships reflect your self-worth and energy boundaries
✨ Why I believe in intentional, emotionally present connections
✨ How to lovingly outgrow one-sided relationships
✨ The importance of protecting your peace

🌱 You Deserve Friendship That Feels Like Care

We often talk about dating standards, but friendship deserves that same clarity. If you’ve ever felt like you’re giving more than you’re getting, or like you’re always the one reaching out, this video will speak to your heart.

📖 Want to Go Deeper in Your Healing Journey? More like Why I Don’t Do Low Maintenance Friendships

While you’re reflecting on the types of relationships you’re calling in, don’t forget to check out my book Emerging Wings: The Wings Were Worth the Wait. It’s a heartfelt guide to reclaiming your power and breaking generational patterns. Starting with the way you show up for yourself.

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