Exactly. Sometimes you sacrifice too much for others, and they become used to it and think, of course, you should do or be like that, or of course, I have the right to be a jerk.

People who really care for you will respect your boundary and encourage your assertiveness.

If men just want intensity and passion in life, they are not deserved to have kindhearted partners. They should work their butts off to get a VIP card at a private strip club.