We all have our "faves" when it comes to social media, actors, musicians, and more. And with those faves, we can find ourselves wanting to be protective of them, sometimes to the point of distraction. There is nothing wrong with supporting and backing the people you enjoy. However, it is important to remember that you are supporting people who are also human, humans capable of getting it wrong, who will stumble and make mistakes along the way. Mistakes happen, we all make them. Taking the time to take a beat to let them sit with the big emotions that came from said mistake allows you the chance to zoom out and recognize that the way you respond can also come from big feelings that need to be sat with.

Being intentional with your support allows boundaries to remain in place, and also allows you to keep your sense of self along the way.