You don’t owe anyone endless auditions for a role they’ve already decided you’re not getting.
If someone consistently makes you prove your worth, decode mixed signals, or negotiate for basic reciprocity, don’t turn it into a gender debate study the individual behavior and adjust accordingly.
Affection shouldn’t feel like a government tender.
Watch actions, respect yourself, and know when to walk away. Sometimes the smartest move isn’t trying harder; it’s realizing the situation simply isn’t mutual.
Individual accountability > gender warfare.