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To The Girls Who Care Too Much

I promise you, you aren’t the only one.

Kayla Trevino
Apr 04, 2016
Northwood University
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To The Girls Who Care Too Much
Psychology Today

Dear Reader,

If you’re reading this, you officially know you’re not crazy.

I am the girl who would take a bullet for anyone I care about. Being the girl who cares too much has always been a negative thing throughout my life. I always cared way too much about people who didn’t even care about me. I gave my time and things to people whom would never sacrifice a second of their life for me.

I’ve stayed up late talking to friends and people who needed me for advice or just to have someone to talk to. The problem with this is the second I needed them; they were nowhere to be found.

I am not singling out the opposite gender, but also friends who you think you’re closer to than you really are. It’s about pouring yourself into someone who wouldn’t cross a puddle for you. This is something that becomes poison for relationships and friendships.

In high school, I hated drama so I made sure I avoided situations where drama could occur. If there was a problem, I brushed it off as nothing, moved on with life and kept my comments to myself. When I was hurt with rumors or comments people would say to me, I would show them kindness back and turn it into a positive thing.

Most of my relationships and friendships throughout high school consisted of me caring about the other person way too much. I am super emotional and always “wear my heart on my sleeve." I always try lifting others up by sending sweet texts, a little card or package or pick up their favorite thing just to see them smile. Seeing others happy and knowing that I did it for them brings me a sense of joy that nothing else can.

There will be some people that will cross your path of life that will simply never, and I mean never care about you or anyone the way you do. It is something you have to accept. They don’t see the little things like you do, so it doesn’t bring them the happiness it brings you. You, however, have the upper hand. You are characterized by your actions, not by how people respond to them. Learn to accept it and love the way you are.

Love,

The girl who cares too much

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