Every person is worth a conversation, but how long it lasts matters.

skchgo
2 min readJul 8, 2023

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We’re connected, bumping into each other’s lives and stories daily. Family, friends, that random dude at the coffee shop — we’re always in conversation. And you know what? I stand by this — every person is worth a convo. Everyone has their own voice, spin on the world, and unique story that adds a little more color to our own.

But here’s the kicker — how long you let that conversation roll makes the real difference. Everyone deserves that first hello, that opening exchange. But time? Time’s a whole different ball game. It’s your most valuable currency, and it’s on you to decide how to spend it. There’s a real art, a balance between letting people in and knowing when to step back.

We let people in, share our world, and in return, we get a little piece of theirs. It’s like mixing colors on a palette, creating something new every time. But sometimes, you gotta be careful not to muddy the waters. You gotta protect your peace, control your own clock.

I’m a talker. I can chat about anything under the sun, especially if it’s one of those deep, late-night heart-to-hearts. But even I can tell straight off the bat whether I wanna keep that connection going or cut it loose. It’s the vibe, the questions they throw my way, the feel of the conversation — it will either lift or weigh me down.

If I’m feeling that boost, if we’re trading thoughts and it’s like we’re both climbing higher, that’s a conversation worth keeping. But if not, it’s time to check out. That’s the real deal — not just who you talk to. It’s who you keep talking to that counts.

You see, every person is worth that first conversation. But the real question is, how far do you let it go? How deep do you dive? It’s a dance, a balance, a game of give-and-take. Not every chat’s gonna rock your world, not every connection’s gonna click. But remember the length of the convo. That’s the secret sauce. That’s what matters.

So here’s the bottom line — every chat’s worth having, but how long you let it last, how much of yourself you pour into it, that’s the real test. It’s up to you to choose who gets your time and who earns your energy. Do it right, and you’ll find you’re not just chatting more. You’re living more. And that, my friends, is how you protect your peace.

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skchgo
skchgo

Written by skchgo

forever foodie | influencer marketing profesh | social media hype girl | unapologetically bougie | political junkie | embracing her feminine energy

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