Missing

It's those people closest to you that have the capacity to hurt you the most. This is something I've found recently, and have been thinking about. When someone close stops being there, it feels alien when we don't call/ text them to share an amusing story, or even when we don't just share a drink and a chat. It's with these people that we become vulnerable, sharing past hurts and future dreams. We let our guard down and build a relationship of trust and love. In return, we recognise their hurts and feel their pain, and desperately want to be there and help.

When one of these special friendships breaks down, it can consume us entirely. Missing that person becomes so painful, and not having them around to share things with becomes so hurtful, especially when that other person doesn't feel the same way.