Used to Know

 

 Elliott Smith - Somebody That I Used to Know

We all have people that we have come into contact with in our lives that we no longer are "friends" with.  It pains me to think about the number of people who have come into my life that I no longer communicate with, but I think it has to do with a passing of time and people changing personalities.  It doesn't make it any easier, but perhaps we can all reach an understanding that those individuals came into our lives at a particular time for a particular purpose.  At least that is what I tell myself.

I am a fierce defender of my friends.  I am loyal and I love intensely, so it has made friendship breakups difficult for me over time.  I am always saying to myself, "What could I have done different?", but in actuality it probably has more to do with the other person than myself.  I could be wrong and just be a bad friend, but I don't think so.  I try to believe that I am a good person and that makes it difficult when a friendship hits the rocks.

I am also a big forgiver and I don't understand others who write people off.  It makes me uncomfortable because everyone has said something to someone during a relationship that has made the other individual uncomfortable.  Can't we all just share a Coke and be friends?

It takes all kinds of personalities to rule this world and I suppose these writer-offers are entitled to his or her take on said relationship, but that doesn't mean it doesn't leave a void in one's life.

So, cheers to all the individuals that I have called a friend.  I hope we are still friends and if not, I wish you nothing but positivity and happiness in your life.  You had an impact on my life and I am forever grateful.

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