People Suck.
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Well, it isn’t exactly rocket science. It’s a well known fact that people suck. I wish everyone would follow the golden rule and treat others the way they’d like to be treated, but unfortunately, most people are self centered and selfish. They want to be left to do as they please even if they would not appreciate the same treatment from others. The sooner you realize that other people’s opinions of you don’t matter, the sooner you will prioritize your wellbeing. And that, to me, is priceless. I have learned this the hard way and regret the fact that my whole life passed without me ever putting myself first. My best friend of over a decade decided she’d rather let me go after I spoke up about what was bothering me. There were moments where it would hit me and I was very sad about it, and other moments where I couldn’t care less. I suppose the most pain stems from the fact that she chose to let me go instead of apologizing or mending her actions. I feel remorseful over all my time and energy that I had put into her, meanwhile she did not care about me at all. People will use you and dump you like you’re trash while verbally saying they care. Don’t ever get too invested in others. This was a harsh lesson I learned and don’t think I’ll ever forget.
