Show Me Love (Part 2: Points 12–23) Episode 259

In Part 2 of Show Me Love, MCM continues with points 12–23, unpacking how to stop tolerating disrespect, why you shouldn’t interpret distance as a challenge, and how to protect your energy. This section dives into authenticity, stability over drama, using solitude for growth, keeping your schedule intact, and leveling the power in your relationships.

Show Notes with Timestamps

00:00 – Opening
MCM introduces Part 2 of the Show Me Love series, picking up from Point 12. A reminder to new listeners to go back to Episode 258 for the first 11 points.

01:25 – Point 12: Stop Answering Every Late Call or Last-Minute Plan → Protect Your Time
How to set “quiet hours,” avoid last-minute scraps, and reinforce that your time has value.

07:11 – Point 13: Stop Pouring From an Empty Cup → Refill First
Why self-care is non-negotiable, how to schedule recharge time, and how a full cup benefits everyone around you.

10:59 – Point 14: Stop Wearing a Mask → Lead With Authenticity
The dangers of faking who you are, and why authenticity filters out the wrong people while attracting the right ones.

16:03 – Point 15: Stop Craving Dramatic Highs → Seek Consistency, Respect, and Effort
How to recognize that chaos isn’t passion, and why peace and predictability create real love.

21:15 – Point 16: Stop Tolerating Disrespect → Name Consequences
Setting boundaries, naming what disrespects you, and following through with consequences.

23:42 – Point 17: Stop Interpreting Distance as a Challenge → See It as Data
Why pulling away is information, not an invitation, and how to respond without chasing.

26:26 – Point 18: Stop Forcing Growth → Let Things Unfold
The dangers of rushing intimacy and how to let natural rhythm build healthy connection.

28:30 – Point 19: Stop Reading Anxiety as Chemistry → Build Calm
How to stop confusing nerves with attraction, and why real love steadies you instead of draining you.

32:08 – Point 20: Stop Equating Being Alone With Failure → Use Solitude to Grow
Why being alone is not failure, but an opportunity for self-growth, healing, and reconnection.

34:11 – Point 21: Stop Moving in Every Direction → Pick a Lane
The importance of focus, choosing one lane, and sticking to it long enough to see progress.

36:32 – Point 22: Stop Rearranging Your Life to Impress → Keep Your Schedule
Why keeping your commitments shows self-respect, and how to invite others into your real life.

38:11 – Point 23: Stop Pedestalizing → Level the Power
The dangers of idealizing someone, and why love thrives in balance, not worship.

42:06 – Recap & Closing
Review of Points 20–23, reminder that each point is about holding your ground and valuing yourself before inviting anyone else in. MCM previews the final installment (Points 24–30) coming in Episode 260.

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