Every woman deserves to be chosen, not tolerated.

But the fact is that men don’t prioritize what’s easily replaceable.

And here is how to position yourself as the only option:

1. Stop over-giving.
   If you’re doing everything without him earning it, he’ll take you for granted.
2. Keep your standards visible.
   A man can’t prioritize what he doesn’t respect. Let him know what you tolerate, and what you don’t.
3. Build your own life.
   When you have purpose, friends, and peace outside him, he’ll fight harder to secure his place in it.
4. Reward consistency, not empty promises.
   Words are cheap. Actions are the currency of priority.
5. Walk away from “maybe.”
   If he’s unsure about you, don’t stick around to convince him. That’s how you become an option.

A man will only treat you as his number one when you stop being comfortable as his number two.