Business Call

Don't you hate when people you once knew and loved treat a conversation like a business transaction? No personalization. No care. Just dead, unfeeling business. Nice. I appreciate the consideration to all this time that we've known each other. You da best.

I understand the application of "getting a life," but it's another thing entirely to pretend that the other life you supposedly had just doesn't exist. Didn't you ever listen to that ridiculous Spice Girls song? You know, the one that says, "Friendship never ends?" Well, those ladies may have been a short-lived group with horrible lyrics, tacky dance moves, and several wardrobe malfunctions along the way, but that above statement really should be true. It's not complicated; it's not overstepping bounds; It's decency.

Take me and my buddy Cooper for instance- me and him dated a few years ago and had QUITE a nasty little break up on both ends. He left on his mish, and we didn't really talk a ton except through a few short emails. After a while though, we were both fine and look at us now- we are really good friends! We hang out all the time and do crazy, fun stuff together!! See, that's how it should be. Burning a bridge is the stupidest solution to an ended relationship in my humble opinion. Be friends afterwards. DUH. This life isn't about meeting people, realizing you can never be together, and then hating that person for it for the rest of your life. It's about meeting people, finding qualities in those individuals that you would like in a partner, and growing from the experiences. Meanwhile, you maintain a friendship with that person if possible. Yes, difficult circumstances may lead you to make a decision, such as entirely leaving someone alone, but if both parties are willing and OK with things, then there's not going to be a problem. GET OVER IT. Am I right, or am I crazy? Of course I'm right. I usually am... :P (haha jk).

So conclusion? Don't burn bridges that don't require it. It just wastes time and wood. Don't treat previous occupants of your world like strangers. It's unfair and childish. Plain and Simple. People aren't numbers and statistics- they're people, so treat them as such. What's more is that they affected your life, so don't act like they didn't. Show people that you are capable of loving more than your bubble.