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The Unspoken Heart's Dilemma

Trapped Between Hope and Reality

By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingPublished 5 months ago 1 min read
The Unspoken Heart's Dilemma
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There are people, there are relationships, where you know you should let go. But every morning you wake up and still ask yourself, "Should I stop this? Should I leave this person whose heart isn't with me?"

You know that if someone doesn't have a place for you in their heart, no matter how hard you try or how much you insist, it will all be in vain.

But you still can't be sure. Is he truly heartless toward you? If he is, then why do you sometimes feel so close? If he really has feelings for you, then why do you always feel so far apart?

After overthinking it, you start to make excuses for him. It's not that he doesn't care about you; he might just have his reasons. It's not that he doesn't like you; he's just not serious about you yet.

But if he's never going to take you seriously, is it worth it to keep waiting for such love? What if you turn away and give up now—will you miss out on this rare person forever?

Gradually, you've grown accustomed to making more and more excuses for his rudeness and neglect. You keep telling yourself that he still cares about you, that you're still the one he misses.

But you never dare to ask for confirmation, not even in a text message, to clarify what your relationship is. Instead, you'd rather dwell on it alone, sighing as the distance between you and him grows ever wider.

In reality, you already know the answer. You just don't want to admit it or face it bravely. This person was never meant to be yours, and you can't keep this passing stranger.

Some say it's easier to leave than to hold on. But every day when you wake up, you still can't find the courage and determination to leave. You still can't bear to let this person go and say goodbye.

Thank you for reading!

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About the Creator

Emily Chan - Life and love sharing

Blog Writer/Storyteller/Write stores and short srories.I am a writer who specializes in love,relationships and life sharing

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