Stand up for yourself and don't apologize for every little thing.
You've probably spent half your life apologizing for things that were out of your control that you weren't actually responsible for. You've finally made up your mind and said enough is enough. That's why...
I will not apologize…
… because I am prudent.
I made excuses because I didn't want to be intimate with someone I didn't know or didn't feel comfortable with. Why should I apologize for saying how I feel? Why would I apologize to people who don't care about me?
... because I wear different clothes.
I have the right to wear what I want, when I want. Why would I apologize for wearing sunglasses when the sun wasn't shining or worn out shoes? If what I wear makes you feel uncomfortable, then keep it to yourself and walk away.
... for your feelings.
I've said it too many times "I'm sorry!", when I expressed my feelings to another person. When I broke up with someone I cared about, I kept telling them: "I'm so sorry, but...". Why did I keep apologizing for something I did because I felt it was the right thing to do?
… because I'm emotional.
It's time to stop apologizing for my feelings and my beliefs. I have to stop myself from saying "I'm sorry!" every time I start to cry because I feel like it's humiliating. But it's not, no way. It's a sign that I'm strong and that my body is taking care of itself.
… if I ever turned anyone down.
I realized that I don't owe anyone anything. And I certainly don't owe people an apology if I don't feel the way they do.
…for things I can't control.
I apologized for everything. For everything that went wrong. Even when someone else wasn't doing what they should have done.
... because I'm single or because I'm in a relationship.
Let's say if you're single, people like to say that one day you'll find someone. Then I said to them: "I'm sorry. But I'm not looking for a partner.” Why did I say sorry? Was it necessary? No. Whether you're in a relationship or not, people always come up with thousands of questions that you don't owe them an apology for.
Don't let anyone make you feel uncomfortable about your life choices and never allow yourself to make excuses for something that makes you happy.
