We all never think it will happen to us, until the moment it does. We think it happens to every other girl, and that we are smart enough to not fall for the meaningless words coming from a boy with a not-so-hidden agenda. Somehow we fall into this trap -- one in which we feel special, and cared for, and most importantly -- different from every other girl. This inevitable trap engulfs us in this strangely sudden influx of raw emotion -- drowning us in the hopefulness of the idea of actual genuine sincerity. Sincerity all meant for you -- every ounce of him meant solely, and foremost for you.

But deep down, you know what he is doing. Whether he's bored and finds a form of entertainment in dragging you along for his own selfish needs. Having you come at a snap of a finger, where you would drop anything to be there when he calls. Those late nights waiting for a text that never comes. Waiting for him to say he actually, honestly cares. Waiting to hear -- waiting for him to prove -- he means every word that comes of his mouth. Having your friends question your sanity -- asking how you could possibly put so much time and effort into someone who does not reciprocate the effort in the exact same way.

We have all been there. We all thought we were different. We all thought we could change his ways. But why should we? Why pursue someone in need of change anyway? You're at a point in your life where it is solely about you -- you and your growth -- discovering who you are as a person. Who has the time and energy to give so much to someone? It is too emotionally exhausting.

And that is why you must walk away. Every girl waiting on the boy who will never care. You must prove to him -- scratch that -- prove to yourself that you are the bigger person. You do not deserve anything less than absolute devotion. You deserve the world, in every possible way. You deserve someone who respects you. You deserve someone who will grow to understand and accept your flaws. You deserve someone who works to earn forgiveness. You deserve someone mature, and giving, and someone who will provide comfort, support, and be your rock.

So please do not settle -- you are stronger than that. You are a woman who has the power to not let herself fall for meaningless words. You are stronger than giving out third, and fourth chances to a boy who will never change -- not anytime soon, anyway.

So choose to walk away. Choose to free yourself. It will be difficult, of course, but it will be so worth it. Do it for your mental health and sanity. Do it for the day you hear his name and feel absolutely nothing in response. Do it for the ability to say you are done caring, and being able to actually mean it this time. Do it for the strong, independent woman that you know you are.

There are plenty of fish in the sea, and girl, he is not your catch.