Introduction  Attention feels good. Let's be honest. It feels good when somebody texts back. It feels good when somebody notices you. It feels good when somebody compliments you, flirts with you, chooses you, wants you, or makes you feel seen. But here's the problem, baby: Not all attention is valuable. Some attention is expensive as hell. And the women who protect their peace understand something that a lot of people never learn: Just because somebody is giving you attention doesn't mean they're adding value to your life. That's where today's invoice begins. I. Cheap Attention Is Everywhere Social media is full of it. Dating apps are full of it. Group chats are full of it. Workplaces are full of it. People hand out attention every day like free samples at a grocery store. But attention and intention are not the same thing. Some people want access without responsibility. Some people want conversation without commitment. Some people want your energy without inves...