Sometimes, we become foolish when we love someone too much.
We convince ourselves that if we try harder, stay longer, or give more, maybe they'll finally choose us. We ignore the signs, make excuses for them and slowly forget what we deserve.
There may come a time when you realize you've been trying so hard to be loved that you stopped loving yourself.
And that's what I want Gold's story to remind you of.
It's okay to love someone deeply. It's okay to be vulnerable. But don't let your feelings convince you that you have to beg for someone's attention, chase something that isn't being returned or become someone you're not just to be chosen.
Sometimes, letting go isn't losing.
Sometimes, letting go is finally choosing yourself.
And perhaps the saddest part is realizing that you should have chosen yourself much earlier.
Sometimes, we don't realize the value of something until we've already let it slip away.
If you care about someone, don't let assumptions, fear, or uncertainty make the decision for you. Before you walk away from something that matters, make sure you know the truth. Don't assume someone's feelings. Don't wait until they're gone before you realize what they meant to you.
Because sometimes, by the time you finally understand what you had, they've already learned how to live without you.
And regret is painful not because you didn't have a chance, but because you realize you had one and didn't take it.
So before it's too late, be certain. Ask. Communicate. And if someone truly matters to you, don't make them wonder where they stand.
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The Art of Letting Go
Non-FictionBorn into powerful families, six heirs have grown up together, sharing the same schools, secrets and dreams. After years of studying abroad, they return to the Philippines to continue their lives at their family's prestigious university. They've alw...
