I tear my heart open, I sew myself shut
My weakness is that I care too much
And our scars remind us that the past is real
I tear my heart open just to feel
-"Scars", Papa Roach-

People usually like song lyrics because they have a connection to them. The lyrics above have always been some of my favorite song lyrics; not only do I feel a connection to them, but they’re so meaningful as well. The line that gets me the most is the second, “My weakness is that I care too much,” because is caring too much really seen as a weakness?

Everyone has at least one friend who can be qualified under the “friend who cares way too much.” The friend who you may not always understand why they are doing what they are doing, or why something means so much to do, but to them — it all makes sense. Questioning them and their actions will get you nowhere, because as difficult as it is for you to understand them, it is the same level of difficulty for them when trying to explain themselves.

A majority of the time, they care more about you than they do about themselves. They just want you to be happy, and love yourself and your life. They would rather sit there listening to your problems, no matter how big or small they may be, before doing something for themselves.

“I’m sorry.” You will literally hear this phrase out of their mouth about everything and anything. They care so much about you and what you think. They don’t want to upset or hurt you. It could be the littlest, meaningless thing and you will receive an apology, because they care.

“Thank you.” Another commonly used phrase. They just want you to know that they care, and that they genuinely appreciate everything you do for them.

Even if you don't care about yourself -- just know that they always will.

Just don’t question it. Accept it. You are loved and cared for more than you will ever know.

My weakness may be that I care too much, but I don’t really see it as a weakness. To me, it’s a strength, one of the characteristics I'm proudest to possess, and I’ll love it forever.

Thank you to all of my friends, no matter how annoying my caring may be, for accepting me and loving me the same. I love you all more than you’ll ever know and understand.