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How To Say Goodbye To Your Person

Your other half is a world away.

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How To Say Goodbye To Your Person
Britney Benkoski

How to Say Goodbye to Your Person

Over the past semester, I have become closer to a particular person who I learned was my other half. Now, after getting to know her so well and realizing we are the same person, I have to say goodbye to her. This is a difficult thing for me to do. And I am sure many others are having this difficulty. Although it is difficult to think that this person will no longer be here with me to make me laugh, let me cry, and teach me how to be a better me, saying goodbye will only make us closer. Here are some things I have been struggling to understand as I prepare for the big "goodbye" in two weeks.

Spend as much time with them as you can. Over the past few weeks, my person and I have spent a great deal of time together. We have had many great sleepovers, late night McDonald's runs, and countless other adventures in which many laughs were shared. Knowing that we won't have these adventures next semester makes me so sad, but just know that you will be getting a random text or Snapchat every time I see someone being "true Wilkes-Barre" wearing pajamas out in public at 10:00 at night.

Don't be afraid to tell them that you love them. I have been slowly coming to terms with the fact that I won't be able to text her and say "can I come hang out?" or "are we working out tomorrow?" (even though I know the answer is a hilarious no). Next semester, I can't just call and say "Hey, I'm coming over" or "Can I stay with you this week?" so I have been letting her know how much I love her and that she is my person and always will be.

Find your common interest. For my person and me, our common interests are 'Grey's Anatomy,' music, and food, among many others. We will randomly break out into song, go on food runs, or scream "Pick me, choose me, love me!" Every chance we get. These will never stop even though you'll be an hour and a half away. I will drive to see you, and I will always pick you, choose you, and love you.

Be open to their advice. These past few weeks have been filled with her telling me to "go for it" and "you need to do something quick!" If she hadn't been here to keep me calm and somewhat sane, I would probably be losing my mind and unable to function. If she wasn't my one-woman support group, my semester would have been a horrible mess of emotions and unanswered questions. I can't thank her enough for that.

As she looks to leave the beautiful city of Wilkes-Barre one final time, know that many people will miss you, including this crazy person who wishes she had gotten close to you sooner. Pick me, choose me, love me. Thank you for being my person.

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