i know i'm strong, accomplished in my field, funny, and compassionate. i know i'm loyal, kind and sometimes i even think i'm beautiful
He takes that away from you?
You let him?
No. You are those things without him no matter what happens.
Caring about him does not mean you lose yourself in him.
But care for yourself first.
He is not the reason you exist he is not the sum of you.
He may compliment you; bring out better things in you; but even then...you are capable of doing that all on your own. We all are.
Live for you, and when he sees you, make it so he misses you... This is a tactic. I am not a fan of tactics they feel like tricks; HOWEVER since it happens, when he does see you do you want it to be someone he misses? Or someone he pities?
Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis
Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans
Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK
