People keep calling me “low maintenance.” It doesn’t feel like a compliment.

People always describe me as “low maintenance.” Like it’s this badge of honor. I know they mean it as a compliment, but it honestly makes me feel invisible.

I don’t speak up a lot. I go along with things. I try not to make anything a big deal. But lately it’s hitting me that being seen as “easy” just means people stop checking in altogether.

How do you push back against that without suddenly looking dramatic or needy?

They mean it as praise.
You know that. That’s what makes it worse.

You’re easy. You’re chill. You don’t ask for much.
You’re the kind of person they thank for “not making it a thing.”

And they have no idea how much you’ve edited yourself to earn that title.
You swallow the preference. You skip the question. You respond with “I’m good” before you’ve even thought about it.

Eventually, you start to disappear on purpose.
Because the less you need, the more they like you.

They think “low maintenance” means secure.
But really, it means trained.

Please advise.