Thoughts

         “Never give up on a person you can’t go a day without thinking about.” Advice given universally to the regular, angsty human being. Well, here’s my advice on this phrase. Ignore it, mentally tear it up and throw it in the trash, etc. This could be the most detrimental “insightful tip” ever seen. A person is constantly in your thoughts, so what? This quote should not be taken as and is not a sign from some higher power, a clue from fate, or a fortune teller with a dinky crystal ball.  What if this person you can’t give up on is dating someone else? Or he’s the ex that put you through hell? Or the worst case of all, someone who you’ve held onto for so long, and they don’t love you back? Is it healthy to hold on to that person? The truth is, I firmly believe in leaving when that person no longer can give you a reason to stay.  No matter how much you try to justify whatever that person does, you have to be honest with yourself. A person who loves you doesn’t tear you apart, piece to piece, and leave you lying on the floor shattered.  So if he doesn’t call for days, leaves you hanging, lies, cheats, or just doesn’t see the beauty in front of him, then pack your bags and slam the door. There are some things worth holding onto and I know that love was meant to wait. But sometimes we are so blinded by our emotions, that we miss everything around us. Love was meant to wait, but love was not meant to waste away.  So let go. Drop it. If you need to convince yourself with petty reasons to stay, then that should be your first reason to leave. Shake the rust off of those wings and fly, because I believe that person worth holding on to, will hardly let your grip slip, or catch your hand right before it let’s go.