They come in a brightly colored bag.
They come in a family pack. They come in a party pack.
They are easy to reach for.
They are crunchy under my teeth, which is so satisfying. They are easy to grab.
There is, of course, an additional protein boost from the peanut inside that convinces me I am snacking in health.
But my relationship with peanut M&Ms is toxic for most of the above reasons. It’s too easy to reach for them in their re-sealable bag. It’s too easy to be full from two handfuls, meaning I will skip the next meal and then reach for snacks again when it’s not really time to eat.
And that C-R-U-N-C-H!
Lately I have been equating my toxic relationship with peanut M&Ms to toxic friendships. You know, friendships are easy because that person is there. Around. And easy to call/text because they are right there. And maybe chatting with them is like the satisfying crunch of the outer shell of a peanut M&M.
But that relationship doesn’t really give you the nutrition you need. It doesn’t really fill your soul. It doesn’t make you a better (healthier) person. It’s just there.
It’s time for me to give up my toxic relationships. With those friends and those peanut M&Ms.
Well, maybe after this one last handful……
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