Nope! Some people aren't confused about your position - they just don't like it, and no amount of explanation will change that. And that's fine! They don't have to agree. But I also don't have to keep defending myself like I'm on trial. 🙅‍♀️

Now when someone pushes back on my boundaries or questions my choices in that aggressive "just asking questions" way, I simply don't engage deeply. "This works for me" is a complete sentence. "I'm comfortable with my decision" needs no elaboration. I'm not being rude - I'm just not performing justification theater anymore!

The people who genuinely care about understanding you will ask with curiosity, not confrontation. They'll listen to learn, not to debate. Those conversations are worth having! But the energy-draining back-and-forths with people who've already made up their minds? Hard pass. ✋

This isn't about being closed-minded or refusing feedback. I still listen to genuine perspectives and reconsider things when it makes sense. But there's a massive difference between healthy discussion and someone basically demanding you defend your entire existence to their satisfaction.

My peace matters more than winning over people who don't actually want to be won over. And honestly, since I stopped over-explaining, I have so much more energy for things that actually matter!