🎭 Some People Belong in Your Stories… Just Not in Your Life

 

Let’s be real. Life has a habit of handing you people. Some are meant to stay for decades. Some are meant to teach you a lesson. And some… well, some are best left as strangers in the background of your story, popping in for a plot twist and nothing else.

Remember that one friend you thought was ride-or-die, only to find out they were more like “ride-or-die… but only when convenient”? Or the coworker who seemed chill, but somehow became a full-time drama consultant in your life? Yeah… hindsight is hilarious like that 😏.

✨ Extras vs. Main Characters

Here’s the rule of thumb:

• Main Characters – people who show up, support you, lift your vibe, celebrate your wins, and occasionally tell you when you’re being dumb.

• Extras – people who show up for their own entertainment, drama, or personal gain. They teach you lessons but don’t stick around for the sequel.

• Strangers – those whose cameo you wish you’d skipped entirely. Spoiler: it’s totally okay to never call them back.

Life gets a lot smoother when you realize: not everyone needs a front-row seat. Some just get background music. 🎶

😈 Why This Matters

Keeping extras and strangers in your life is exhausting. It’s like hosting a party where everyone wants a snack, a selfie, and an opinion — and no one actually cleans up after themselves.

By being selective about who you let in:

• You protect your energy 💖

• You maintain your peace 😌

• You free up mental real estate for people who actually matter 🏆

And let’s face it, the fewer unnecessary plot twists, the better your story reads.

💬 How to Spot the Extras

Some signs your life cameo is more trouble than it’s worth:

1. They only show up when it benefits them.

2. They drain your energy faster than your phone battery at 2% ⚡

3. They bring drama like it’s a full-time job.

4. They make you question your own sanity.

If you check more than one box… congratulations. You just earned yourself some distance, a little inner laughter, and maybe a private eye emoji 👀 for your mental rolodex.

🔥 Your Life, Your Story

Here’s the thing: you get to write your own script. You get to choose the people you share it with. And you get to decide who gets a front-row seat, a cameo, or a permanent background credit.

Not everyone deserves a chapter. Some deserve a footnote. Some… just get deleted like an embarrassing selfie from 2010 😌✨

So here’s your takeaway: don’t feel guilty for pruning your cast. Your peace, your energy, and your happiness are main characters — the rest are just extras.