I have a problem. A big problem that is constantly effecting my life. Everyday I struggle, because I can’t remember the people that I meet.
Okay, so it’s not really that dramatic, but I honestly can never remember anyone’s names.
It doesn't matter how we met. Whether it was through a mutual friend, waiting in a line, at some social event, or just a conversation in passing, there have been more than one occasion where I met someone I would never remember. Just like the one that got away, the new friend I made was a relationship gone too soon.
I love making new friends. I will talk to anyone that seems inviting and easy to talk to. I could have a long conversation, and make a great connection with you, but I promise, I won’t remember your name the next day. This is one of my greater faults, I’d say, and it plagues me frequently.
Just within the past year, I’ve been in so many awkward situations because of this. Occasions that vary from someone trying to talk to me, and I have no clue who they are, to receiving a Snapchat from someone I didn’t even know was on my friends list. Too often to count, I’ve had conversations, with someone who I’ve clearly met before, but I have no name to place to them. Don’t even get me started on awkwardly passing someone you think you might know, but you can’t clearly recognize their face, and don’t even remember their name to figure out if it is them.
My problem has gotten to the point where I’ve begun warning the people that I meet. I have to be upfront, and tell people “I won’t remember you, I’m sorry in advance.” They just laugh it off, like “wow that girl is bad with names. It’s okay, I am too,” but they just don’t know.
This is such a big problem, in my eyes, because of how much I do enjoy meeting people. I want to remember everyone I met, because they're probably a great person. Unfortunately though, I just won't remember anyone.
I'm here today to say a few things to all the people I don't remember. First, I apologize for not remembering you, please don't hate me. Also, I want to say thank you for our cool conversation, I bet we could have more if we ever manage to cross paths again. To go along with that, if you do see me again, please reintroduce yourself. Sometimes one little reminder can do so much. And finally, I'd like to promise to every forgotten friend, that it's not you, it's definitely me. If my memory cooperated we'd probably be best friends.
So shout out to the person who I can't remember, and I hope to meet you all over again soon.
