Why Some People Aren’t Meant to Stay: Embracing Growth, Self-Respect, and Freedom in Relationships
Why Some People Aren’t Meant to Stay: Embracing Growth, Self-Respect, and Freedom in Relationships Sometimes, the hardest lesson in love is realizing that not everyone who walks into your life is meant to stay. We often hold on tightly gripping memories, replaying moments, and wondering where it all went wrong. But what if it didn’t go wrong at all? What if the people who leave are part of your becoming? I remember the day he left like it was yesterday. I had woken up early to make his favorite breakfast, hoping a simple gesture could hold together what was unraveling. He walked out the door, smiled politely, and said, “I need time.” Those words hit harder than any fight, any argument, any tear I had shed before. I sat there in silence, staring at the coffee I had made just for him, realizing that love sometimes isn’t enough. That day, I learned that holding onto someone who isn’t fully present only drains your heart. When people leave, it doesn’t always mean failure. It can m...