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I’M LEARNING NOT TO CHASE PEOPLE.
<p><br/></p><p>There comes a time when you get tired—not because you stopped caring, but because you finally realize you’ve been carrying the relationship alone.</p><p>I used to believe that if someone truly mattered to me, I had to keep trying. So I texted first, checked up first, apologized first, started conversations first, and sometimes fixed problems I didn’t even create.</p><p>I kept making excuses for people. “Maybe they’re busy.” “Maybe they’re going through something.” “Maybe I should just give them more time.”</p><p><br/></p><p>But deep down, I was tired.</p><p><br/></p><p>Because how long can one person keep knocking on a door that nobody is opening?</p><p><br/></p><p>At some point, I started asking myself, “What happens if I stop trying?”</p><p><br/></p><p>Will they notice my silence?</p><p>Will they wonder where I am?</p><p>Will they miss me enough to reach out?</p><p><br/></p><p>And honestly, na that question dey pain pass.</p><p><br/></p><p>I’m learning that love, friendship, and genuine connection shouldn’t feel like a one-person responsibility. I shouldn’t have to beg for attention, force conversations, or constantly remind someone that I care.</p><p><br/></p><p>Sometimes, walking away hurts—especially when you still love the person. But I’m beginning to understand that letting go isn’t always giving up.</p><p><br/></p><p>Sometimes, na choosing yourself.</p><p><br/></p><p>So this time, I’m not chasing. I’m not forcing. I’m not over-explaining. I’m not running after anyone just to prove that I care.</p><p><br/></p><p>If my absence doesn’t make you notice my presence, then maybe my presence was never as important to you as I thought.</p><p><br/></p><p>And that’s okay.</p><p><br/></p><p>Because I’d rather lose someone by choosing myself than lose myself trying to make someone choose me.</p>
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