There’s a phrase I once stumbled upon: “A man without peace, money, and confidence will take yours.” At first, it sounded like one of those clever online snippets. But the more I thought about it, the more I saw its truth playing out in everyday life — in matatus, in relationships, in workplaces, and in families.
The Man Without Peace
Peace is not just the absence of war; it’s the ability to live with yourself without projecting your chaos onto others. A man who has no inner peace will disrupt yours. He will pick fights over small issues, stir unnecessary drama, and leave you feeling drained after every encounter.
Think of the man who calls you ten times an hour, accusing you of things you haven’t done. Or the friend who is always restless, never content, constantly pulling you into his unresolved battles. His lack of stillness becomes your storm.
The Man Without Money
Money doesn’t define a person’s worth, but in its absence, especially where there is entitlement, it often becomes a weapon. A man without money may depend on you to fund his lifestyle, borrow without returning, or block your progress because your financial independence threatens him.
We see this in relationships where women carry the financial weight while being made to feel guilty for earning more. Or in families where siblings must sacrifice their own growth to constantly bail out one person who refuses to face their own responsibilities.
It’s not the lack of money that hurts most; it’s the drain of carrying someone else’s financial burden when they refuse to carry their own.
The Man Without Confidence
Confidence is quiet. Insecurity, on the other hand, is loud. A man lacking confidence doesn’t just doubt himself — he chips away at you. Instead of celebrating your wins, he belittles them. Instead of building with you, he competes against you.
Picture the boss who feels threatened by a young, capable employee and so makes their work environment unbearable. Or the partner who dismisses your achievements, saying things like “that’s nothing, anyone could do it.” His lack of confidence pushes him to make you smaller, so he can feel bigger.
The Unseen Thread
These three deficits — peace, money, confidence — rarely remain private. They leak into relationships, workplaces, and communities. And the cost is often borne by those closest to the man.
And this is not just about romantic relationships. It’s about colleagues, friends, relatives, even leaders. When people have not done the work to cultivate stability, they come for yours — consciously or unconsciously.
Why Do We Normalize This?
Part of the problem is cultural conditioning. Many women are raised to “endure,” to “support,” and to “rescue.” Many men are raised to believe their shortcomings should be carried by someone else. Society rewards imbalance — and so the cycle repeats.
But imbalance is costly. Peace, money, and confidence are currencies that every adult must earn for themselves. Handing them over means robbing yourself to sustain someone else’s lack.
The Warning and the Way Forward
This is not to say people must come into our lives perfect. No one is perfect. But there’s a difference between growing together and being drained by someone unwilling to grow.
The warning is simple: don’t hand over what another person refuses to build. Protect your peace. Guard your resources. Defend your confidence.
Because a man without these things will take yours.
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