And this is what sucks: I had to accept that me choosing to do the more integrous thing doesn’t mean the people I previously believed to be on the same level will follow through in kind. I learned a harsh but ultimately important lesson that day. The people from my past are desperate to define me because it’s easier to do than face their own demons head on. These people are not brave and when you’re no longer around, they lash out; underscoring every reason why you shouldn’t stick around.
The raw fact of the matter is that most people fail to follow through on their vaunted promises to the people they claim to love because they cannot handle even the slightest bit of difficulty when it arises. Thus, things fall apart.