Right Person, Wrong Time
Start writing a post
Student Life

Right Person, Wrong Time

Sometimes long distance doesn't always work

385
personal photo
Maille Dolan

The distance put a strain on our relationship that I was starting to notice. I know you weren't trying to be overbearing but sometimes it just happens. Communication had gone down the drain and every phone call we had ended in someone hanging out because they were mad or a fight. I didn't like the way our relationship had been going the past month. I know it probably feels malicious right now, but I can promise you it wasn't.

I didn't want the constant fighting to overshadow the great memories we had made together while we were dating. And just because we couldn't make the long distance relationship work doesn't mean I want you out of my life. I know its a cliché to say I still want to be friends but it's true. You can't just go from caring so much about a person and spending all your time with them to never talking again. I loved you while we were together and I still love you.

I will never see sunflowers the same because they will always remind me of you. Your favorite color is yellow. They will also have the memory of you stealing little sunflowers from your neighbors' yard early in the morning on your way to the work because they reminded you of me. You left them on my porch as a surprise and when we went our sperate ways to college you had to steal me a few until we met again. I'm sorry that your flower stealing days are over.

Nothing you did was wrong, the timing and distance were just wrong. I didn't want to hold you back from any/all things you could experience in college. It may seem selfish but I didn't think I should be your top priority. I set you free because I wanted you to find your own way and blaze your own path and if our paths cross again then maybe it was meant to be.

Our relationship was cosmic while we were together. From watching the meteor shower on the beach to just sitting at Centennial Park on a blanket until sunset. Every moment we spent together was special in its own way. There was never a doubt in my mind throughout our whole relationship about what kind of person you were and there isn't now. Some relationships just aren't meant for long distance. It doesn't mean we didn't have a strong relationship, it just meant it wasn't our time.

You still have a special place in my heart and you always will.

To my forever sunflower.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

45906
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

29065
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

953482
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

160299
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments