Life often feels like a recurring game, much like the NFL—same strategies, different players. You find yourself drawn to people, repeating patterns, thinking things will change. You might fall in love with a certain version of someone, believing they represent something real, something solid. Yet, as time goes on, you realize that it's just a new body carrying the same familiar patterns, only now wrapped in a different year, a different "model."
I once found myself attached to an older version of love, the '85 model, so to speak. But now, as the years have passed, I see how easy it is to become caught up in the illusion of change, only to realize that it’s the same behaviors replaying in new forms. Funny enough, I was willing to throw everything away for that person. I gave my heart, my money, and my soul. Despite all the signs, my faith in love remained unshaken.
But here's the truth: people can take your love, act as if they don't want it at first, only to later accept it. They may even show happiness for a time, making you believe everything is working out. But when someone else enters the picture—perhaps someone who seems to be the next big thing—everything can shift. They might step out of your life as quickly as they entered it, leaving you feeling like just another chapter they moved past.
At that moment, it feels like they've left you behind, traded you in for a newer version—an updated '98 model—leaving you wondering what went wrong. You might start questioning if you were outdated, like old technology left behind in the fast-paced digital world. They move on with ease, but you’re stuck dealing with the dust they kicked up.
But here's the key lesson: don’t let this wear you down. When someone exits your life, it’s tempting to feel inadequate or replaced. However, this is not a reflection of your worth—it’s a reflection of their journey. Their inability to appreciate what you offered doesn’t diminish your value.
This situation isn’t about chasing after them or feeling bitterness toward the new person they’re with. Instead, it’s about recognizing your own growth and realizing that you’ve prepared the ground for the next chapter in your life. You cleared the way for someone who will truly appreciate you, who won’t see you as just another model in their personal lineup, but as someone irreplaceable.
Letting go isn’t about resentment; it’s about creating space for something better. The next time someone steps in and appreciates you for everything you are, remember that you laid the foundation for that relationship by understanding your own worth first. So, even when things seem rough, know that you’ve evolved—and the right person will see that.
Don’t dwell on being left behind. Instead, focus on the growth and the future ahead. You’re not a ‘version’ to be replaced, and your journey is leading you to someone who will value you for the person you truly are.
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