but if you squeeze it too tightly to ensure it stays with you, you’ll end up hurting it by accident. part of its beauty is how free it is. that it exists without restriction. that it can spread its wings & dance in the sun for you.
“relying too much on one friend may also lead to possessiveness.” i use the butterfly example when advising people who lean towards possessiveness in relationships & friendships. it’s great that you find the butterfly beautiful & unique & so special that you want to keep it…
“i was convinced that if i was the one to walk away, i was giving up on them. i never wanted anyone to feel like i gave up on them probably bc i never wanted anyone to give up on me…. i will love someone until they tell me not to”
i have a fun question for everyone. if you used to believe in God and now you don’t, what made you stop believing? was it a specific event? a person who changed your mind? a sinking feeling?