Step Back

It’s funny how people think of you only when they want something from you. And when you want something from them there will always be excuses, reasons why they can’t be there for you. These reasons are all valid, very plausible so you give them benefit of the doubt. Once, twice, three times. But then it happens again and again. This same pattern of behaviour. 

Sometimes you need to step back and breathe. Stop clawing your way back to those who don’t really want you in their life. Sometimes you need to recognise that nobody is that busy or preoccupied that they don’t have time for you. Stop bending over backwards. Sometimes you need to look out for yourself. Stop trying to justify the excuses and enduring the constant hurt. Recognise your worth.

Love is not expressed only through words. It is expressed through acts. Learn to recognise the difference. Identify those that walk the talk and hold them close. These are your people.