I want respect.

When someone tells me they like me or that they agree with me, I try to give them a reason to the contrary. A reason to dislike me. Or to disagree with me. Because I don’t wanna be totally liked. I want to be accepted for multiple reasons. Even for my annoying traits. And we all have ‘em. We’re individuals. And we can’t please everyone or everybody all of the time. But we have to learn to respect each other. Despite our differences. That’s what I want more than anything. Respect. I try to give it. And I try to receive it. –Jim Broede