You know that friend who remembers everybody’s birthday?

The one sending the "just checking on you" text.

The one showing up to the baby shower, graduation, retirement party, and family cookout.

Yeah... that’s usually me.

And if I’m being honest, I’ve had to learn that not everybody loves that way.

There have been times when I’ve celebrated people, supported people, and made time for people only to look around and realize they weren’t doing the same for me.

That used to bother me.

Now I understand that everyone gives differently.

I still believe in showing up for the people I love. I’ve just learned to stop keeping score.