8 Things You Owe Everyone Around You

These are debts you must repay to build stronger relationships

Victor Mong
8 min readNov 8, 2024
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We often think about what we owe ourselves — our time, our effort, our self-care. But we sometimes forget about what we owe others.

We live in a world where relationships are key. We don’t exist in isolation. As poet John Donne said, “No man is an island, entire of itself.”

Every day, we interact with others, and how we treat them shapes not just our lives, but the lives of those around us. So, what do we actually owe the people we interact with?

Here are eight things you owe others that are easy to overlook, but if you make sure to honor them, you’ll find that your relationships grow stronger and more meaningful.

Treating Others With Decency

“Treat others as you would like to be treated” is the Golden Rule found in nearly every culture.

At the heart of any healthy relationship, whether with friends, family, or even strangers, is decency.

It sounds simple, but treating others with decency is something that is often overlooked.

You owe it to others to treat them with the same kindness, respect, and understanding that you’d like to be treated, regardless of…

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Victor Mong
Victor Mong

Written by Victor Mong

I write about human potential, building a life you want & mastering your mind || info.victormong@gmail.com