There comes a time...

Sometimes you meet someone who fits your life perfectly. The laughter, the stories, the smiles, the time spent together, a connection so epic it makes your heart beat to a new rhythm. You don't intend on falling but you do. You attempt to go with the flow and just allow things to remain the same, but you simply can't help the human nature of feelings and how easily they can control you. The truth is out now and it becomes a little strange. You continue trying and start to see a little change. The stories get deeper, your connection grows and you find out that you are spoken of to others outside of your circle. You want to do everything to make this person smile but they continuously have their guard up.

You try to understand that they may have had a rough time with love. You lie to yourself and say you can change them. Tell yourself that if you stand by and support them, things will change. You can see how they look at you sometimes and feel the emotion but also see how easily the look changes so they are protected from what may be a painful experience. You still hold true to yourself and make sure they know you are there for them. You are hopeful. You fall deeper. You allow yourself to start the illusions of grandeur. Knowing the person you are and what you can mean to the one that lets you in, you want to be the world for them. You want to show them how they should be treated and the kind of life they deserve.

Yet, you start to realize that the connection you once had, has started to become nothing but a good friendship. You try to reach out as you had become accustomed to and are met with excuses to why you no longer see each other as you used to. The conversations go from passionate to bland. You can see that the feelings are there but you can see the reservations in their eyes. It has become a one sided affair. It is you that has the heart and soul ready to give it all. Yet, you can't give all to someone who is guarded. You can't allow yourself to continue to waste away while your feelings aren't reciprocated.

There comes a time when you must cut your losses and move on. Sometimes that connection will lead to an incredible friendship. That friendship may just mold into a beautiful connection that will be everlasting. A great friendship can be better than a mediocre romance. The statement "If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, its yours forever. If it doesn't, then it was never meant to be" has never been truer. Think about it this way, if you can be the person they need to overcome their pain by simply being their friend, what greater gift can you receive but to see their happiness.

Love is never greedy...maybe that's a lesson a lot can stand to learn.