A Masterclass in Self-Sabotage Through Love and Friendship

We are injured in almost every aspect of our life, whether it’s with friends, family, workplace, or love relationships. We put forth time, effort, and passion to make these bonds, only to wind up shattering our own hearts. Heartbreak, for example, may be intense and overpowering in love relationships. We give so much of ourselves to someone, helping them grow and loving them with all our hearts, only to be disappointed in the end.
Perhaps they tell us we are unworthy or utilise us without considering our future together. We offer them access to our hearts and bodies in the hope that they would ultimately realise how much we have cared for them. We engage in their troubles, providing encouragement, and are always guilty of being too available whenever they need us. But it’s crucial to recognise when someone will never want us in the manner we deserve and to quit hurting ourselves by clinging on to that desire.

Friendships may be as terrible when they fall apart. We painstakingly maintain these connections throughout time, spending so much of our lives together. When a friend’s allegiance is called into question or a disagreement separates us, it’s difficult to rebuild the link we previously had. The words we uttered in the heat of the moment are difficult to forget, and returning to ‘the way things were’ seemed unattainable.
This person was once your soulmate, the person who understood you as no one else could. You went through innumerable life events together, including breakups, family troubles, school changes, and more. True sadness occurs when a friendship that took years to create cracks and you feel as if efforts to rebuild it are ineffective.
We need to stop making excuses for those who mistreat us. When someone goes out of their way for you, don’t feel obligated to repay the favour if they don’t do the same for you. It is critical to recognise when to stand aside and allow others to develop on their own, rather than providing continual help when it is not reciprocated. Stop expecting others to give you the same love and commitment that you give them — it’s time to guard your heart and surround yourself with people who truly value you.
Take care.

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