Straight Jacket Feeling

Have you ever had that ‘Straight Jacket Feeling’? The feeling that your life is being sucked out of you by another? At moments in our lives, we get ourselves tangled. Sort of trapped in an unhealthy relationship. This could be platonic or romantic. We are put through the ringer and reach a point where we have that ‘Straight Jacket Feeling’. We reach a point where we hold on by letting go. We realize that we are not the problem, they are. You wish the other could understand or feel what you are feeling. This ‘Straight Jacket Feeling’. Maybe then they would understand. When we let go we begin to be ok. Today you are fine without this person in your life. As time passes, the memory of them slips away. You have a better outlook on life. No longer a feeling that your life is being taken from you…

Why Force It...

uring a recent encounter with a potential love interest. I have come to a realization. One should never have to feel they are the only one putting effort into something. If this is the case then why even bother. There is another in the mix that should be putting just as much effort as you are. This got me thinking….Why is it that we continue to pursue those that are obviously disinterested? Is it because we so badly want them to want us? Or could it be we just feel this one could turn into something great? Even though we want all these things it cannot come about unless the feeling is mutual. Sadly this was not the case for me. The best way to get over someone is to totally delete them out of your life in every aspect. This is what needed to be done. This is what has been done. I do know one thing. I will actually miss this one. Usually it takes a bit for someone to get to me. This one was different. For some reason I actually really cared. I saw something in them that maybe they have yet to see in themselves. Even still I hope they one day realize and live up to their full potential. It is all I can hope for. All I can ask.

Scars

Scars remind us of past memories, mistakes, loves. Scars remind us that the past is real. Listening to “Scars” by Papa Roach today got me thinking…Scars are a beautiful thing. Each one holds a story. A story that only the one with the scar can truly tell. At times a scar may represent heartache but at least we lived through it. It reminds us that the past is real. It reminds us to feel. It reminds us that we have lived. With each scar we learn to grow and become a better person. What to do and not do in the future. Scars in opinion are incredible.

Timing

Have you ever met someone that is everything you have been looking for? Everything you always wanted, only to realize the timing is not right? Timing truly is everything. One can meet someone that has all of the qualities they want in another, but because of timing, they cannot be together. The two are in different places in their lives. Each wanting so badly to be with the other. If only they met a few years later, maybe it could have worked. One should not wait around for the other. It is sort of a serendipitous moment. If the two are meant to be together than there will be another time. Later on down the road they may meet again. The timing may be right the next time…

Go with the Flow

Taking it slow or just going with the flow. Is there any harm with going with the flow? Not having a feeling like you are rushing into anything. Just a feeling of wow this is moving fast, but it’s cool. You like the feeling and the feeling is mutual. Why not just go with it? Too many times we receive advice from others or even the one we are with. They feel the romance is moving too fast. Sometimes there is such an incredible and out of this world connection that we should just go with it. So what if others think it will not last. What matters most is what the two in the relationship think…

How do you Know...When it's over

How do you know? How do you know when it is over? Was it over before it began? As we begin to date someone, we know if it is going to last. We know if it will be just something for the moment. Meeting someone and wishing they could be the one for the long haul. We know inside this is not the case. We know they will only be around for a short while. At times, because we want someone to be the one. The one that is around for the long haul, we become more attached than we should. When that moment hits us and we realize it is over. We are a little hurt inside. The other will never know how hurt we are. They will only know that it is over as well. The two of you know it, but until one speaks up…The two of you continue to head down this downward spiral. Eventually hitting a point where it ends in a most undesirable way. Breakups are never easy. Breakups are never pretty. The thing is we should end a relationship, hanging out, or whatever it is called when we know it is over. Holding on only makes it harder and hurt more in the end.

Someone

So Lonely Inside, So busy out there. All you want is somebody who cares. Someone who thinks of you as much as you think of them. Someone who would go the extra mile to see you, to do something for you. Someone who loves all of your flaws. The quirky and strange parts of you. Someone who just knows you inside and out and appreciates you. When you are away from them, they miss you and you feel it. Sure there are parts you wish you could change, but you still love every part. They still love every part. All you want is someone who gets you. They just somehow get you. Once you meet this someone, you wonder where you went right. It is a mystery how you got here, but at the end of the day somehow you get it. Somehow now you do…

Liking Someone

"It doesn't matter if you like boys or girls. It is finding the right person. That is one of life's great mystery. When that person comes along, you'll know. Everyone else you have ever been with, it just pales in comparison. It will not matter what anyone else thinks, because you'll be happy and you'll know." Coach