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Not Everyone You Lose Is A Loss

"Sometimes things fall apart so better things can fall together." — Marilyn Monroe

Sami Eisenberg
Jul 28, 2015
Quinnipiac University
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Not Everyone You Lose Is A Loss

It’s bound to happen that at one point, a relationship between a best friend, a good friend, boyfriend or the guy that you have a “thing” with is going to end. It’s just a part of life. It’s not the happiest of times, but it doesn’t have to suck, either.

I’m a strong believer in “everything happens for a reason," so if someone isn’t in your life anymore, there’s definitely a reason behind it. Think about what that reason might be. Maybe one of you did something wrong and then there was a fight or falling out, and someone isn’t in your life anymore. You may have tried to apologize and maybe they didn’t forgive you.

However, if they decide to walk out of your life, maybe it’s their loss rather than yours. If they can’t accept an apology, then you don’t need someone like that in your life anyway.

Or maybe it was them. Maybe they just walked out of your life or they did something wrong. If you’re surrounded by people who are bringing you down rather than lifting you higher, you don’t need them in your life.

Think of it this way: you just got rid of a whole bunch of negativity by not having a relationship with them. If someone isn’t treating you like they should, they shouldn’t be in your life.

Maybe you just stopped talking and you don’t know why. Any type of relationship is a two-way street. If they want to be in your life, they would make a conscious effort to do so. If you’re the one constantly making an effort, maybe it’s not worth it. If you’re putting in more than you get out, maybe the person isn’t worth your effort. You shouldn’t have to fight for someone’s attention or question if they like you.

When someone is no longer the person they used to be to you, you don’t have to waste energy and time regretting the time and memories you spent with that person.

Move forward. Don’t waste time thinking about what would happen if they were still in your life. It’s OK to miss them, but don’t let it affect your other or new relationships. Some people are meant to stay in your life, and some people are here to teach you something.

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