When He Is Too Big For You

So, there I was, a few years back, trying to move my grandma's old piano. I mean, it was a beast, a massive, heavy, black monster that had been gathering dust in her living room for decades. I thought I could handle it, you know, show off my muscles a bit. But no, that thing was way too big for me. I ended up calling my burly neighbor, who, with one swift move, had that piano out the door like it was a feather. I swear, I saw him wink at me, too. Mortifying, right?

Now, why am I telling you this? Because, my friend, that piano was a lot like a relationship where the other person is just too big for you. You might think you can handle it, but sometimes, you just can't. And that's okay. It's not about strength, or muscles, or even emotional maturity. It's about fit.

When They're Too Big, Too Soon

You know when you're on a first date, and they're already talking about their exes, their future kids' names, or how they're going to change the world? Yeah, that's a red flag waving right there. They're moving at light speed, and you're still trying to figure out if you like their tie. They're just too big for you, too fast. It's like they're trying to move that piano before you've even had your coffee.

Here's the thing, though. It's not just about speed. It's about scale. Maybe they're too intense, too demanding, too needy. Maybe they've got too many issues, too many expectations, too many... well, too much. And you're just... not. You're just you, trying to navigate this crazy world one step at a time. And that's perfectly fine. You don't have to be a piano mover to be worthy. You just have to be you.

When They're Too Big, Period

Sometimes, it's not about speed or scale. Sometimes, they're just too big, period. They're too big for their boots, too big for their britches, too big for their own good. They're the kind of person who thinks they're always right, who always has to be in charge, who can never, ever apologize. They're the kind of person who makes you feel small, not because they're trying to, but because they're just... too much.

You know what? That's okay too. Because here's the thing: you don't have to be a piano mover to deserve respect, love, and happiness. You don't have to be anyone but you. And if someone is too big for you, in any way, shape, or form, it's okay to step back. It's okay to say, "No, thanks. I'm good with my size."

How Big Is Too Big For A Man? - Life Coaching and Therapy

When You're Too Small, Too

Now, before you think this is all about them, let's talk about you. Because sometimes, we can be too small, too. We can be too scared, too timid, too unsure. We can be too afraid to speak up, to stand out, to be ourselves. We can be too small in our own lives, and that's not okay either.

So, here's my advice: be you. Be big, be small, be whatever size you are. But be you. Because at the end of the day, the only person you should try to be is the best version of you. And if someone is too big, too small, too fast, or too slow, it's okay. It's okay to let them move their own pianos. You just keep dancing to your own beat.

And hey, if you ever need help moving a piano, you know who to call. Just kidding. Kind of.