I Love You, Goodbye

By: Ray John Walking away from someone you love is one of the hardest decisions you can make. It feels unnatural, like tearing your own heart apart, but sometimes, it’s the only way to find peace. Today, I’m saying goodbye, not because I stopped loving you, but because staying will only hurt me more. I’ve chosen to leave for three reasons, and even though it breaks my heart, I know it’s what I need to do. 1. It’s Impossible I’ve tried to make this work in every way I know how, but no matter what I do, it feels like we’re standing on opposite sides of an uncrossable chasm. It’s not just about the things that don’t align between us—it’s the sense that no matter how much I hope or fight, nothing can bridge the gap. I love you, but love alone isn’t enough to overcome the impossibility of what we’re trying to create. It’s painful to admit, but holding on to something that was never meant to be will only prolong the heartache. 2. I’m Tired of Pitying Myself Loving you has been beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. I’ve poured my heart into this, but over time, I’ve realized I’m the only one fighting. I’ve given so much, hoping you’d finally see me the way I see you, but that day never came. The truth is, this love feels one-sided. And the longer I stay, the more I pity myself for begging for scraps of affection. I don’t want to be this person anymore—someone who waits, hopes, and hurts in silence. I deserve to love and be loved fully, not just to settle for what little you’re willing to give. 3. I Need to Free Myself Staying here, in this unbalanced love, is like living in a prison of my own making. Every day, I feel the weight of hoping for something that will never come. It’s exhausting, suffocating, and slowly breaking me. By leaving, I’m choosing freedom. I’m choosing to reclaim my heart and my life. It’s not an easy choice, but it’s the right one. I know that staying will only hurt me more, and I can’t keep living in this endless cycle of longing and pain. Goodbye, With Love This isn’t about bitterness or anger. I don’t regret loving you, and I’ll always cherish the moments we shared. But I can’t keep holding on to something that’s tearing me apart. So, I’m saying goodbye—not because I stopped loving you, but because I’m choosing to love myself more. This is me letting go of the dream that we could ever be and embracing the possibility of a future where I can find someone who will love me the way I deserve. Goodbye, my love. I loved you enough to stay, but now, I love myself enough to leave