It's difficult to look at the couples on social media that portray happiness and silently wonder why you can't find that same joy with someone. Theres no such thing as a perfect relationship. Every couple behind closed doors go through hard times. And if you already have someone who you know is the one, hold onto them.
So here's one for the girls who deserve better, because everyone needs a little reminder at times.
You deserve more. You deserve to be a priority, and not just a convenience. You deserve to be listened to and appreciated. You deserved to be loved by a man who sees your integrity, passion, and drive; and not just your body. You deserve to be taken on dates, and not simply invited over to watch movies; because we all know that never ends well. You deserve to be called beautiful, whether you look your best or whether you haven't showered in three days. You deserve someone who will answer the phone when you call at noon during your lunch break, and not just someone who will call you in the middle of the night looking for attention. You deserve someone who is accepting of who you are, who doesn't try to change you, and who loves you just the way you came.
You do not deserve to be manipulated by anybody. I'm sure you tell yourself it'll get better and he will change; he won't. Walk away. Actually, run. Run and don't look back, because you are better than that. The guy that only calls late at night and invites you to his place but refuses to do anything else? Let him go. Or the guy that goes above and beyond for his other friends, but fails to make you a priority? Go ahead and drop him too, girlfriend. You deserve more than half of someone's attention; you deserve the whole thing.
What if I told you that toxic relationships just harm you? You have spent far too many tears over a boy who does not care. You have made far too many calls to your best friend at two in the morning crying over him, and wondering why you are not good enough. Of course, your friend will tell you that your mascara is too expensive for you to be crying like this and to drop him; but for some reason you don't listen, because it's easier said than done.
Here's a little secret:
You can't make people care about you; they either do or they don't.
And whether they do or don't doesn't make you any less of a person. There are so many guys that would kill to be with a girl like you, so don't let one idiot stand in the way of you finding true happiness. Know your worth. Know that you ought to be treasured.
Proverbs 3:15 "She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her."
