It’s about realizing your value and waiting for someone who genuinely wants a meaningful connection.
1. No man is worthy of that much of your time
Spending every waking moment thinking about him? Guilty as charged. But here’s the reality check – no man is worth sacrificing your precious time and self-worth. I learned that my time is like a limited edition vinyl, and I can’t keep playing the same track hoping for a different melody. Time is too valuable to waste on someone who doesn’t see your worth.
2. I felt unwanted because of him
It’s crazy how one person’s actions can make you doubt your own value. I felt like a lone tree in a vast forest, unnoticed and unappreciated. But you know what? I learned that feeling unwanted isn’t a reflection of my worth but a signal that I deserve someone who sees me, appreciates me, and chooses me every single day.
3. Boys play games, unlike men
Life’s not a game of hide and seek. Boys might think it’s cool to play hard to get, but men know the value of honesty and commitment. After I stopped chasing him, I found someone who wasn’t afraid to be upfront about his feelings. Lesson learned: skip the games and wait for a man who’s as serious about love as you are.
4. I wanted true love and he wanted something on the side
Ever played a game thinking it’s chess when the other person is playing checkers? That’s what it felt like. I craved genuine connection and true love, while he was busy playing the field. I realized that settling for less than what I wanted only led to heartache. Now, I’m holding out for someone who wants the whole book, not just a chapter.
5. Actions speak louder than sweet nothings
Sweet words are nice, but actions are the real deal. I discovered that a guy who talks a big game but doesn’t follow through is like a dessert without any sweetness. It’s the consistent, genuine actions that show someone’s true intentions. So, I stopped falling for poetic lines and started looking for deeds that matched the words.
6. Self-love is not selfish
It took me a while to grasp this one. Putting myself first wasn’t selfish; it was survival. When I stopped chasing him, I started chasing my dreams, my happiness, and my well-being. It turns out, embracing self-love is like watering your own garden – it blossoms, and others might want to wander in.
7. You can’t change someone who doesn’t want to change
It’s like trying to teach a cat to swim – pointless and exhausting. I learned the hard way that people change when they’re ready, not when you want them to. So, instead of playing the role of a fixer, I focused on finding someone who didn’t need fixing.
8. Closure comes from within
Waiting for closure from him was like waiting for rain in a drought. I realized that true closure comes from accepting the situation and moving on. It’s an inside job. I didn’t need his explanation to validate my feelings; I needed my own understanding to set myself free.
