We all have that friend...
The one who goes back to that one boy who she just can't get over. You've heard all of the stories, gotten all of the screenshots, and had the same conversations over, and over, and over again...And in your head, you just can't understand how someone could continuously want to be with the same person they seem to have so many problems with.
I get it. I really do. Nothing is more frustrating than wanting the best for a friend who can't seem to figure out just what "the best" is. But, having been that friend who goes back, here's why sometimes you just have to let her do her own thing.
The problem with falling in love with someone at such a young age, is--well there's a lot. If you're lucky, you might go to the same college/high school as the boy you fell in love with. If, like many others, you don't... you get to learn to adjust to a long distance relationship. And it's definitely not all rainbows and butterflies (as much as social media may make it seem). It's missing each other so much to the point where you're frustrated with the other. It's wanting to do all the fun things you're used to doing with one another, but not being able to. It's getting to see each other for a few hours and being happy with what you get. Regardless of how strong your relationship is, long distance can be a little overbearing at times.
Not to mention, you're both still growing up and figuring things out. Relationships change the older you get. But, that doesn't mean you're both still not learning. As time goes on you learn from one another and your mistakes. And if you end up with the right person, you're willing to work on the little things together. While there may be a few bumps in the road, it doesn't mean you quit the journey altogether.
It's easy to tell someone to just "walk away," or "call it quits" when you're not the one in the relationship. But, sometimes you just have to let your friend do her thing. While there definitely is a point where some relationships have to come to an end, there are some that are worth fighting for. It can be hard being the one to have to constantly listen to all the struggles, but it's better than her ending up with regrets.
When you know, you just know.
