If I really wanted to, I think I could count on one hand how many people are okay with saying "goodbye" to the people and places that mean a lot to them.

If you're like me at all, then you probably have a really hard time finding any kind of good in goodbye.

I could even go as far to say that you'll avoid saying that one single word at all costs, because in reality, it really is quite awful for a lot of reasons.

No one likes saying "goodbye" because it may signify the end of something, and I've recently learned that it's possible that saying goodbye isn't always the end of something, but a small break in between now and later.

Though saying "goodbye" means that someone is leaving, or maybe it's you, the important thing is to remember that there is always a return.

That person could always come back. You could always find yourself back again.

Believe me, I know how hard goodbyes are, and I could be the poster child of running away from them.

Even when it seems like everyone in the world leaves at least once, the best part of saying "goodbye" is the chance that you'll be able to say "hello" again.

Having faith in time and relationship strength is key to goodbye survival.

Oddly enough, the word "goodbye" actually derives from Old English, when people would part ways by saying, "God be with ye," or something of that nature.

So, it really does take some kind of emotional strength to be okay with the word "goodbye".

Even though it may seem like emotions are a pain in the neck, or that feeling sad when you say "goodbye" is a sign of weakness, just know that you're not the only one that hates saying it.

I hate that "goodbye" exists, but I know that they're always going to be there. However, I also trust that whoever or whatever I'm saying it to will always be in the back of my mind.

Whether it's a close friend leaving for a trip, or a family member you may not see again for a while, or even your dog after a holiday break, separation is extremely hard.

You are not alone in wanting to stay in one place or one moment forever.

You are not alone in wishing that time would freeze for five minutes, or that you wouldn't have to turn around and let someone walk away for an uncertain amount of time.

You are lucky enough to have someone or something that makes saying the word so hard.

Just have faith that the goodbye will be temporary, even though it may feel like a dark cloud over your heard for a little bit.

Know that the feeling you have isn't strange.

All will be well.