If They Loved You, They Would’ve Fought for You — Why Real Love Doesn’t Walk Away Easily

Waiting for a text. Waiting for a sign. Waiting for them to finally say, “I’m ready for this.” But the truth is, they rarely are — and you’re left in limbo.
Enough to stay hopeful. Enough to not walk away. But never enough to feel truly secure. You live off crumbs, hoping one day they’ll give you the whole thing.
“They’ve been hurt before.” “They just need time.” While those things may be true, love should never feel one-sided or delayed indefinitely.
Your needs shrink. Your voice gets quieter. You bend and break trying to fit into their world — while yours slowly fades away.
Why not me? What am I lacking? When someone won’t choose you, it’s easy to believe it’s because you’re not enough. But the truth is — their unreadiness has nothing to do with your value.
There are feelings, moments, and connection — but no labels, no commitment, and no direction. You’re emotionally invested, but they’re emotionally unavailable.
You start to feel guilty for needing reassurance, consistency, and effort — as if asking for real love makes you “too much.” It doesn’t. It makes you human.
You fall in love with the “what if.” With who they could be. But love doesn’t grow in fantasy. It grows in presence — and they’re never fully present.
Being “almost loved” is the most painful kind of love. Because it keeps you close enough to feel something, but far enough to never feel whole. You deserve someone who doesn’t hesitate to choose you — fully, loudly, and without fear. Let go of the person who’s not ready, so you can make room for the one who is.
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