A Kiss from Rose | Too Far Fridays Reality Check Edition

Let’s just face it—you are not a priority. You never were, and newsflash: you never will be. People aren’t confused about what they’re doing. Oh, they know exactly what they’re up to and who they’re doing it for. Spoiler alert: it ain’t you.

You’re not the main character in their lives; you’re a supporting role they keep on the side, and only because it benefits them. Your problems? Your struggles? Your kids and your family drama? Yeah, no one’s losing sleep over that. They’re not trying to hear about it, and they definitely don’t care.

And here’s the kicker: they could make time. Time for a dinner date. A phone call. A walk in the park. A day at the mall. A hospital stay. A birthday celebration. But they don’t. Why? Because you’re not a priority. You’re not even on the list.

Funny how when you pull back—when you stop showing up for people who never showed up for you—you’re suddenly “acting funny” or painted as “the villain.” They’ll whisper, “You’ve changed,” but they’ll never admit they left you tired of being last. Tired of being overlooked. Tired of not even making the cut.

Here’s the truth: stop chasing people who won’t make time for you. Celebrate those who do. Celebrate the ones who prioritize you. If you don’t have anyone right now, pray to God for them. Pray for people who will show up for you the way you’ve shown up for everyone else.

Because real people make time. Real people will sit down for that dinner date. They’ll talk when you need to vent, walk with you when you need fresh air, and be there when life gets heavy—hospital stays, birthdays, bad days, all of it. Real people show up because you matter to them.

So stop exhausting yourself for people who wouldn’t move an inch for you. Match their energy. Protect your peace. And remember this: you are not the problem. You’re just tired of being last—and that’s okay.

Because one day, someone will show up for you the way you’ve always shown up for everyone else. And those are the ones you celebrate. Those are the ones worth keeping.

Hey! Remember, don’t sweat the small stuff, but don’t let it go unnoticed, either. Pay attention, then pivot. Don’t waste time in dead and dry places. Get off of one-way streets!

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