Some people just like to put you down and keep you there

Some people just like to put you down and kee...

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When good enough is much less than you want to settle for

Some people have a progress bar that stops when things are no longer uncomfortable. That can work for some people. But for others who want more out of life, it could present an incompatibility that's hard to get past. 

They do wrong, you get blamed

Someone who constantly blames and criticizes you may have something to hide. Someone who hurts you is hiding nothing at all... it's all very apparent. Don't ever think their behaviors are your fault. 

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