Right after writing my last post, I received a phone call from an old friend. He saw on my instagram that I was home and wanted to stop by since he was in my area. At first I thought it might be awkward. I had not seen him in at least 6 years. Do we … Continue reading Perspective of an Ex
Tag: Relationships
Why You Need To Forgive
I've been on a conscious journey of growth the past five months. I say conscious because we all grow and evolve naturally, but there is a different growth that comes with the decision to change. I've found that a fundamental piece of growth is forgiveness. I've heard this concept before, but never really understood the … Continue reading Why You Need To Forgive
Love Gone Wrong
Just another love gone wrong But how could that be? When it was always you and me We made promises meant to stop this from happening When did it change? When you and me were meant to be I'm having a hard time believing this is just another love gone wrong But I'm still taking … Continue reading Love Gone Wrong
Broken Pieces
I was broken and you knew You continuously watched me crumble while you put me back together with your glue Just to shatter me again with the same old tricks and turn me back to blue I knew it wouldn't change, but I wanted it so badly I ignored all the clues But one day … Continue reading Broken Pieces
How To Get Through Tough Times
I was looking at these pictures the other day, trying to distract myself from what was actually going on around me. This huge, beautiful saltwater fish tank was glaring at me trying to remind me of pain I never got over. I was sitting in a hospital office with my grandfather for his first day … Continue reading How To Get Through Tough Times
Bet On Love
If I had to bet on our love, I wouldn't put the money on us lasting a lifetime. We know our odds. They aren't in our favor. We get credit for not letting the lack of likeliness stop us, but we both know this will always be a tough battle. So what would I bet on … Continue reading Bet On Love
Who Should You Keep?
It's human nature to want to be loved. We need friends to reassure us that we belong. But as time goes on, the importance of quantity diminishes and quality rises . My smaller, solid group of loyal and supportive friends has brought me more happiness than being popular ever has. Although it may sound … Continue reading Who Should You Keep?
10 Signs It’s Turning Into a Relationship
1. You don't shave your legs, straighten your hair, and put on your best clothes every day just incase they run into you somewhere or ask to hang out. They know you are a real human being who is not perfect 24/7. They will still touch your stubbly unkept legs...or in my case, run their hands … Continue reading 10 Signs It’s Turning Into a Relationship
Learn To Give Your Best
You've proven yourself time and time again, but this is still new to me and old habits die slow. I'm the first to jump to conclusions. I can convince myself of almost anything and I'll always take the first opportunity to run. It's nothing against you. It's just who I am. I associate commitment with … Continue reading Learn To Give Your Best
Always Pick You Flowers
Me and my partner decided to go to a bar. It was within walking distance. We had low expectations for the night since we were both sleeping twenty minutes prior to leaving. On our way there, they plucked a small flower out of the dirt road and handed it to me. That was when an insignificant … Continue reading Always Pick You Flowers
Carissa Michelle 