Some Good Advice

"As we grow up we learn that even the one person that wasn't suppose to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back."

The Other Side

Today I find myself on the other side. We've all been in situations, be it with a friend, a colleague, a partner, where we find ourselves vulnerable. Those who know me well, know that I am pretty naive. I guess it's an effect of being so trustworthy. When it comes to relationships, I put myself out there. And most of the time, I get hurt. Sure with any relationship comes happiness, sadness, good times and bad times. With every relationship there is bound to be some hurt. And I sure know what it feels like to be hurt. So as I go on with my life, I try real hard to treat others that way that I would like to be treated.

Here's some history. A couple months back, I was in a situation where I decided to suck it up my reluctance, put my feelings on the line and "date," only to find out that my date wanted to "just be friends." I don't think that I was as hurt as I was upset that I let myself be put in that situation. Today, I find myself on the other side.

You never really think about situations from the other person's perspective. You only think about yourself. It's human nature to be selfish. So what do you do when you're faced with being the one who has to hurt, instead of the one being hurt, knowing full well how it feels to be hurt? I'm not too sure. All I know is that finding myself on the other side, isn't all that fun.