You can judge me if you want, but remember: the people you admire today are often people who refused to stay where life dropped them.

Growth changes people.

Pain changes people.

Purpose changes people.

And in relationships, one of the biggest mistakes we make is searching for people whose flaws we’ve never seen.

That’s not wisdom—that’s distance.

The people worth keeping are those whose flaws you’ve seen, whose struggles you’ve witnessed, and whose character still gives you peace.

Because lasting love isn’t built on perfection.

It’s built on honesty, grace, maturity, and the willingness to grow together.

Don’t look for perfect.

Look for genuine.