Taken for Granted
I found this from my drafts. December 2022. These days, I'm constantly reminded of how easily people can put you aside for their own advantage. It really bugs me when I start thinking about it. It makes me believe I'm better off alone. Sure, having a friend who has your back would be nice, but it’s only a matter of time before you realize you're at the bottom of their list—not as special as you thought. You put others first, but when you need them the most, they can easily say no, reject you, and move on without a second thought. It’s easy for them to leave you unread, unreplied, and forgotten. Doesn’t feel good, does it? I guess this is something I need to learn: put myself first and accept being left out. It sucks, though, when you think you have that one person who’ll always understand, only to realize you're just anyone else to them. It’s hurtful and disappointing. What should I do? I have no idea. They’ll say it’s not their job to make you feel seen and v...