Walking away from people is also important. It becomes a necessity. To stop the hurt. To prevent the future from becoming destructive. To resist the pull of staying. To let the better odds play out. When staying causes more harm than good, walking away is the only sensible step left. The sign of love is in its preservation. Love teaches you to conserve. To nurture. To let it grow into something beautiful. Even if it comes at a personal cost. Even if it ruins you. In love, "you" don't matter. The only thing that matters is the recipient of your love. You can define this love all you want. One can discuss the pragmatism behind it. It doesn't change the fact that no amount of vocabulary is sufficient to describe it. Love doesn't demand sacrifice. Sacrifice is the byproduct of it. Loving someone means loving them for who they are. For who they could become. Caring about their wellbeing. Including their happiness. Sometimes their happiness requires that you surrender your own wants. It is…
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