"At the end of the day, when it comes down to it, all we really want is to be close to somebody. So this thing where we all keep our distance and pretend not to care about each other, it's usually a load of bull. So we pick and choose who we want to remain close to, and once we've chosen those people, we tend to stick close by. No matter how much we hurt them. The people that are still with you at the end of the day, those are the ones worth keeping. And sure, sometimes close can be too close. But sometimes, that invasion of personal space, it can be exactly what you need." ~mgray

what should it take for us to realize an individual's worth? sometimes giving oneself is not even enough. i know this is not something new to anyone. unrequited love, unacknowledged friendship...such familiar territory to majority of us here in tabulas.

its true, how we pick and choose people we want to be close to, then tend to ignore the ones who really matter. ironic, but these are facts of life that slaps us in the face more often than we want to.

i had my share of being stranded in a relationship. its like waiting for a fast train to hit you. but the reality of the matter is, it was my choice. i have chosen to get hurt, but still loved the person no matter how painful it was.

you could cry gallons of tears until you get numb and start not to feel anything anymore. yes, i assure you, there will always be that point when you will transcend the pain. and the path going there is never easy.

at the end of the day, you can only pray. that whoever caused you pain will realize your worth and hope that when that time comes, it will not be too late.