Take Your Time

It's difficult to want a new relationship when the previous one was "complicated"

But it's also easy to point fingers at the person that was the "problem"

A relationship can help a person grow into someone better, while on the other hand-

the end of one can teach you why you weren't growing in the first place

Being with you taught me so much both physically and mentally

but leaving you taught me that I don't need anyone to be happy

That was my first mistake in our relationship- expecting that you would bring me happiness,

when I never was happy with myself in the first place

So much pressure for someone that was still learning about life

So much of giving it your all and yet not receiving gratitude

Mistakes that were constantly pointed out,

yet the sacrifices that were made weren't appreciated...

So much time has gone by-

it's a new year now...

Your birthday is coming up soon

Our anniversary is coming up again in a couple of months too

I just felt like I needed to apologize for hurting you

Apologize for selfishly leaving even though you were going through so much

Sometimes I find myself wondering if we should have remained friends

But I end up realizing how much I would just want you back in my life again

Its difficult to admit but I find myself realizing that I still love you

Admiring your beauty both internally and externally-

I've never connected with anyone the same way I did with you,

and during the darkest of times you were always there for me

I just felt like I needed to remind you to take your time:

Take your time to heal

Take your time being single

Take your time to love yourself...

and remember that you truly are enough

If you already are in a relationship, then take your time falling in love

Remember to take a new relationship as it is

And that your current partner shouldn't be held accountable for past ones

Never settle for anyone that won't take their time to understand you

But most importantly remember that self-love is greater than any love a person will ever provide