Time has surely passed since we last spoke. You and I have been through our fair share of obstacles. Before things went the way they did I thought I was the luckiest person in the world to be able to be loved by you. I looked past all of your flaws and even joined in on the things you're most passionate about. I did that because I did love you and I know things wouldn't change, and honestly I didn't want them to. I blamed myself for so long for things turning the way they did. I realize now it wasn't just me. I want to thank you for the course of actions we have went through. I have learned a few things that I believe made me stronger.
1. Do not take anything for face value
Life happens and we go through things we don't want to. When we learned everything about one another we saw the damage that had been done before we met. Just because we seem in one piece on the outside does not mean we are on the inside. You know what you want in life but there are obstacles from your past that is holding you back. I hope one day you let all your anger and hurt from your past go. In order to truly be happy, you will have to!
2. People can change
You always told me people do not change. I choose to disagree with that statement because looking back at the time spent apart I see how much I changed. I changed for the best in my eyes. I grew stronger, more confident, stood up for myself more, and so many more ways I have changed. I became someone I never thought possible.
3. Learn how to handle conflict
There are so many different ways we can handle a bad situation. In the beginning, I did not want to speak about my feelings. As time past and we parted our ways for awhile I learned that is no way to handle a conflict. I learned it is ok to be upset, to be hurt, and to be sad. I was so afraid of hurting anyone's feelings by my own. I realized it is best to discuss the matter and come to a compromise.
4. Actions speak louder than words
You taught me to pay more attention to one's actions then what they say. You had a hard time matching your words and actions with me. I know you never intended things to go the way they did and it is ok. I know you cared about me and you never intended to upset or hurt me.
Thank you for teaching me these important lessons. I am grateful for the time we had, and the lessons we learned. I wish you nothing but the best in life. Do not give up on your dreams, and do not settle for anything less than what you truly deserve. I am not sure what our futures hold, but I know they will be wonderful! As our time has passed, our future will be brighter by what we have learned.
