If you're anything like me, you get told a lot of the times that you are "too nice." That you let people in too quickly, you forgive too quickly, and you have a big heart. This is a curse and a blessing at the same time. Being that nice person to everyone can get you far, but it can get you hurt.

Here are the signs that you could be "too nice":

1. You try to be friends with everyone.

2. You let every kind of person in your life. Especially people that you know are not good for you, or have a certain level of toxicity about them.

3. You forgive everyone, even when they do the worst things to you.

4. You not only forgive, but you forget as well. You forget in order to give that person a fresh start and a fair chance.

5. You have a million chances for everyone. It truly does not matter what somebody does, to you, you will almost surely forgive them, and let them back in your life.

If you have related to any or all of the above, it sucks. I know it sucks, and you know it sucks. You are giving everyone chance after chance, and they take it. You are constantly told that you are being taken advantage of, and people are constantly realizing you are a pushover. You constantly have the ability to be hurt like nothing. Sadly, most people do take advantage of those that are considered too nice. If you have a big heart, you are set up to love everyone.

I personally have really struggled with this. I have wished many times that I was colder, that I could just turn off the feelings I have for other people. There have been countless times I have sat in my room and cried that about being hurt and betrayed for the millionth time for the same thing by somebody I loved/cared about. I truly do wish sometimes I could just flip a switch to turn off the "too nice" option. I have had countless friends and family tell me I needed to not be as nice as I am. It is something many people see as an issue.

There is the other side of this though, and a reason why I won't change (besides being stubborn). There are so many good things that come with being too nice. You get the trust of people, and you help people. Not just briefly help them, but truly help them. When you are "too nice," it isn't a flaw in character; it is a strength. You have a quality many do not acquire. In fact, it is what makes you stand out and special.

So here is to the people who are considered too nice. There really isn't a limit on how nice you can be. First take care of yourself, always, but take care of others. Seriously, the world needs more kind people in this world, so go be nice, and go do your thing. Only let the hurt empower you to be more of you. Always stay true, always stay smiling, and always, always stay you.