“It started with soap” was our thing, as it was the very excuse that I used to slide into her DMs that one faithful snowy night, when I was working overnight to get a certain project done before the next day. It came from a recurring joke about a guild that has members whom ate soap. And ever since that day, past the drama that comes from playing an MMORPG, our time spent together cleansed the impurities of daily life. Morning calls to start the day. Midday calls in-between meetings. Coming home to get on call again, and either staying up way past necessary by watching a video, listening to her play her game, or just our natural desire to always be on separate ends of a voice call.
It was a complicated situation, as we weren’t technically dating but at the same time we were exclusive. She was extremely smart but she had some really unusual quirks. For the most part, we pretty much were dating, even remarked by her, but that term was sure taboo. That did always bothered me, because while it was simply just a term, most sane people feel a sense of security, of satisfaction and joy, knowing that someone else is theirs. She was easy to anger, so I honestly let it be.
And that’s where a good chunk of the problems originated from. I’m someone who is extremely flexible. And I thought that would mean if I’m ever with someone who isn’t flexible, that we’ll balance each other out. Because I’m flexible in what I wanted. In what makes me happy. So, cool, as long as we’re together, I’m fine with whatever. But now I know, I’m simply settling. Again.
But maybe it’s also the age difference. No amount of IQ can replace years of experience and maturity, even if you try to jump start it. The very subtle things that you can only notice by years of experience. She never got, despite it being completely obvious. I remember the time we had an argument whether not someone was hitting on her. Despite throwing personal experience and examples of that guy’s behavior, she was completely against the idea (which turns out, I was right).
And it’s that annoyance of the lack of trust and belief in me that started to manifest. Maybe not manifest, but has always been there. That once again, I’m taken for granted and not appreciated. Just saying you appreciate someone, does absolutely nothing. It’s her always turning to her friends of similar age for advice about anything rather than to me. It’s her never bothering to ever tell me what’s on her mind, that we can never talk things out. It’s her always wanting to be right and has the sass to always out talk me.
As much good as I believe our relationship could have been, I don’t know how emotionally, I could have survived until we’ve “actually” dated. I’ve told her many times, being with her is walking on egg shells. And even if I’m not walking on them, they’re bound to crack regardless. Basically, for the all good I can talk about what we’ve had, I can equally talk all the bad that came from being with her, which for her privacy I will not go into details. I let it happen. Simple. Her personality brought out the negative side of me. The insecure side. The nervous side. The depressed side. The lonely side.
I felt she was never there for me, when I was at my lowest. When I was at the edge, hoping to find a reason to not jump, she was never there to talk me down. And yet, I was always there for her. For a good year and a half, I was her shadow. A shadow that made sure she was always fine, physically, emotionally, and mentally. So when I didn’t talk to her for days, like how we normally would talk, because she was playing a game with her ex-boyfriend and their friends, I simply asked, nicely, could she make some time for me to talk sometime during that day, doesn’t matter when as I had stuff on my mind.
“Hm, I dont know when I’ll be free.”
I lost it.
A game that’s in beta. A game that will most likely be replaced by another game in some years (or may even flop). A stupid, fucking game. I’ve talked to others about this and some try to reason with me that it’s the hype of the game, that I wouldn’t have been angry if she was busy studying for her med school exams.
No.
It is not the same thing. It’s a game. In beta. There’s 24 hours in a day, if I’m not allotted some fraction of time, despite asking, what am I then to her? As much as I am very liberal when it comes to connecting dots, there’s no real dots to connect here. I’m not asking her to stop playing the game for a whole day. And to her credit, she did eventually reach out when she had a 30-40 minute break (probably in-between gaming sessions).
And that was pretty much where I gave up.
Because I was never the first in anything substantial, despite I always put her in my plans. I gave so much and quite frankly, got back little. I sugar coated it back then, but not any longer. It was then I realized that this was a toxic relationship. Despite the laughter and time spent with each other, I was not getting the love I deserved.
Did I end it wrong? Yeah, I should have called her. I should have spoken to her. But I still would have wanted to be by myself. Because who she is now, is not a good fit for me. And quite honestly, her refusal to talk to me shows how little I meant to her or just a reminder how negative some parts of her personality can be. Because, after all we’ve went through, she can’t be bothered to talk to me one last time. All the things I’ve ever done for her.
Then I can’t be bothered to be depressed either. Can’t be bothered to regret. Because even after a week has passed, those voices are still not around. This was the right thing to do, even if the actions were flawed. I still love her. I care about her as a person. And maybe, we could one day be together, officially. But at least, I’d still like to be a friend. That’s still, really, the worst thing about all this is losing her as a friend.
It’s really a damn shame, isn’t it?
“For as brilliant as my light is, I don’t need someone to absorb it. I need someone to reflect it.”
Flayed Syntax 
No offence or anything but I’m disappointed that you let yourself be taken for granted like that. You obviously weren’t being treated properly yet you’re saying “I still love her”. It’s clearly one-sided based on what I’m reading in your blog and things that have happened in the past but you turned a blind eye to the red flags and let it drag out for a long time and you refused to face the fact. Being hopefully and patient is one thing, but just being someone’s “shadow” because it’s convenient is just stupid and disrespectful to yourself. One-sided love isn’t real love it’s just selfishness.
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Hopeful*
Sorry, didn’t mean to be so harsh but I’m pretty annoyed rn. Like I always say, you deserve better – for all the love, care and attention you give the other person. Don’t waste any more of your precious time/life on people who don’t even know how to appreciate it. They don’t even deserve a second of it.
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No, you’re not harsh. You speak the truth. I should have spoken up more or have gotten to this point much sooner. Or maybe I have been at this point and was just scared to acknowledge it.
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Sorry, not my life so I shouldn’t be mad about it but I think you’d be frustrated towards me too if I was the one writing these words in the blog instead of you. Listen to your own wise advice you would give if it was happening to a good friend.
Anyway, you’re probably not going through the easiest time right now. I’ve been there many times too…and it’s easier said than done but keep yourself occupied, appreciate the things in the present and look towards the exciting things in future. After the initial reflection period, take the lessons learnt and do it better next time. Dwelling on the past achieves nothing.
Be brave (but not reckless) because there’s nothing to lose, only everything to gain 🙂
Be confident because you’re intelligent and have a huge heart compared to most people.
Get your shit together and make the most of life
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Btw are these comments public =3=?
What are u playing atm? I’m only kinda active on osu. Got bored of Animal Crossing after I got Judy and Raymond and seeing everyone else’s amazing islands made me feel lazy >w<
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haha yea, these comments are public, after I approve (do you want me to hide? o3o else you can’t see my response lol). I was playing Animal Crossing but after what happened, I really wasn’t in the mood either. And yeah, I still work so my island looks very bad compared to everyone else LOL. Still on TS but I plan on playing this game called Phantasy Star Online 2 when it comes to PC this month.
As always, thank you for caring. I needed to hear those words, even if they seem harsh, it’s the truth.
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Hm, I’m ok actually. Im surprised at how not of a wreck I am. I guess it’s because I know it was the right thing to do. I’ve been also keeping myself busy. Don’t worry, Ill be fine and the next time I’ll do better! :3
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Rhemmy~ you should get a kitten. Lol I love animals more than people…they reciprocate the love you pour into them and they won’t betray you. I highly recommend one for you because you’re someone who has so much love to give….and the feeling when that love is appreciated is priceless. I love dogs but cats are pretty low maintenance so for working lifestyles like us, it’s pretty well suited.
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Yeah, Im more of a dog person haha. My plan when I move to my own place is to get a pet, definitely. Though I have absolutely no experience with it so before I do, I gotta make sure I know what the heck Im doing. Dont want my pet being harmed. I still have PTSD over what happened to my only pet goldfish 😦
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Btw I’m checking out PSO as well! It was on my list~~ how is it so far? How u holding up!
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Was playing it yesterday xD it’s a lot to take in but very good so far. The action and gameplay are very fun. The visuals arent as cute as TS but passable. I started playing it without research so learning as I go lol.
I’m on Ship 2 if you would like to join me ^^ .
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I joined 2~ how do I run into you in game? >w< haha btw omg the game keeps getting stuck in the tunnel loading thing…idk why! It’s not running properly for me -yours running smooth?
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The UI does take some getting used to. It’s a lot to take in so if you’re feeling overwhelmed, I’m in the same boat! It’s running smooth but it gets laggy because of how full the servers is.
Stuck as in how? Like do you get an error?
Add Rhem ofc XD you can search via xbox ID or character ID. I dont think I get a notification though…. do you still have a discord? Rhem#8893
Adding friends is a bit weird in this game. Only way I know how to do it is to go to your Personal Quarters (your room), interact with that terminal with the purple question mark and do a ARK Search for Player ID/Character name. I tried searching for Hime but there was a whole page full of Hime characters :X and as far as I know, you dont even get a notification when someone adds you as a friend. It’s really weird.
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I sorted it out and could run the game. Just had to reinstall and change some permission settings. It was ok actually and I was getting into it but I stopped when I realised I can’t purchase anything ! Because US store … =.=
I don’t use discord but I recently made a temp one for ACNH trading haha will add u tho may not use it. Kinda bored lately..just super busy with work since end of financial year project stuff and then I just spend time with my kitten. Talk to you soon on discord!
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I havent been on PSO2 all week. Work has been busy too. But I didnt know you couldnt purchase anything cause of region. That’s so stupid… hopefully that changes.
Omg really? Nookazon? Me too! Lmao. Do a search for me. I’ve been trading my villagers all week.
And yeah, add on discord whenever you can ^^
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