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How it Feels When I don't Hear From You

For the record it doesn't feel good

Hannah Sheboy
Oct 17, 2016
Le Moyne College
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How it Feels When I don't Hear From You

One of the many problems with being human is the need for other humans. This isn't always an issue; people in your life can create meaningful bonds and relationships, be the cause of a lot of joy, and help you to be an overall more happy and altruistic person. However, when we open ourselves up to people, we begin to get attached. As a result, when we don't hear from friends, family, significant others, or pets in a while, a rush of conflicting emotions run through our heads. Here is what goes on in my head when I haven't heard back from you in a while:

1. They must be really busy

Really, really, really busy. Saving the world or something.

2. Why are they too busy for me?

They must have a better, funnier, smarter, replacement that they are spending all their mental energy on.

3. They must hate me

Cause why else would 2 hours pass without a word?

4. Why do they hate me?

They don't actually hate me... I hope.

5. I must be horrible

I will just be over here holding my life together.

6. I am not horrible, I am awesome

If you can't see the good in me you can just step aside.

7. They must be horrible

I am too fabulous to be ignored.

8. They aren't horrible, they are amazing

Maybe they are too fabulous to love me. (Nah, that can't be it)

9. Self-loathing

This phase only lasts about a minute mom (don't worry).

10. Why self-loathing? They should be begging to hear from me.

Because as we discussed before, I am fabulous.

11. If they text me, I will ignore them

I will have willpower this time.

12. They are probably not ignoring me

Why would the people I love ignore me?

13. Repeat steps 1-12

Because if at first you don't succeed...

14. Yay! They texted me back

Yes! I am fabulous and they see it.

15. Why did I text them back so fast?

Couldn't I have waited just a minute? Make them miss me a little

16. Gosh they are so great

I know why I keep them around.

17. I am surrounded by the best people

Because lets be serious, the people that matter will never ghost on you for long. And I was probably only overreacting in the first place.

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