It's Okay To Outgrow People
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It's Okay To Outgrow People

And there's no need to apologize for it.

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It's Okay To Outgrow People
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Believe it or not, it's okay to outgrow people. It's a natural part of life that everyone goes through.

This is coming from a girl who gets attached to people way too quickly and loves everyone in her life too much sometimes. The truth is, the people who are meant to be in your life for the long run will be. And everyone else that comes into your life, whether they be good or bad, teaches you a lesson in some way.

Yanno that quirky saying "your vibe attracts your tribe"? Well, it's true. Good, kindhearted people will rub off on you just like the selfish people. It's important to surround yourself with people that have a positive impact on you. If they don't, that's when relationships become toxic without even meaning to. After all, the people who we surround ourselves with are the ones who help shape us into who we are today.

If someone doesn't appreciate the change in you, then they're not growing with you. Here's a picture I see on VSCO all the time that I absolutely love that gives you a visual:

Just because we sometimes end relationships with people abruptly or negatively doesn't mean that's a bad thing. And if someone in your life was toxic, there's no need to apologize for cutting them off. Those are the people who teach you what not to look for in a friend or significant other; they showed the red flags and now you know for the future. Lesson learned.

But the good people in your life remind you how good life can be. Your best friends share your uncontrollable laughter and there's absolutely no better feeling. These people lift you up and understand your ways. They understand you and your habits and help make you a better you.

So don't let anyone make you feel bad for outgrowing someone. A relationship with anyone is a two-way street, and if it's not working on either end then so be it. It's better to be civil than to keep unhealthy habits going.

To all of the people in my life that I've grown apart from, I truly hope you're doing well. Thank you for being a part of my life at some point, creating memories with me and also teaching me things.

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