"Funny how the heart can be deceiving.

Why do we fall in love so easy, even when it's not right?"

When did the definition of love become ownership?

When did it become appropriate for one partner to control, possess, and manipulate 

the other and not think anything of it?

When did love stop being enjoyable?

So often these days relationships follow a dominate/subordinate power structure,

with one partner obtaining full control over the other,

controlling whom they associate with, what activities they partake in, and sometimes even their emotions.

This leaves the subordinate person without the ability to make their own decisions, or even have their own opinion.

Love should not be a struggle. If you find yourself spending more time upset or frustrated,

rather than happy, your significant other is not the right person for you.

Healthy relationships involve each individual having a life outside of the other person. 

Having their own hobbies, friends, and opinions.

Your partner should only ever lift you higher, not stifle your ability to be yourself and accomplish the things you want to.

If you find yourself constantly upset, and unhappy with your relationship GET OUT OF IT.

There is nothing worse than spending your time arguing and frustrated with someone, when there are so many other people out there.

If you find that your friends are constantly irritated after hearing about yet another fight

between you and your partner -- it might be time to recognize how unhealthy your relationship is.

If you find yourself making excusing for your partner, or not participating in activities you previously loved, GET OUT.

No one should ever tell you what to do or whom you can speak too.

Those are decisions you and only you can make for yourself.

Don't be blinde to an unhealthy relationship.

Take a moment and truly think about how you feel.

A real friend is a friend forever

Eventually there will come a time in your life when you are forced to look past the fake facades of people who once meant so very much to you. What is a friend? We come to learn that the word is quite often used so loosely that we forget the meaning that it encompasses all together. A true friend is one who does not judge. Who wants the best for you, but appreciates the fact that you are your own person and reserve the right to make your own decisions… regardless if sometimes they are the wrong ones. A true friend does not try to one-up you on your accomplishments, but rather shares the happiness with you when you meet your goals. A true friend consoles you when you are upset, but also knows the right way to put you in your place when need be. They are those who love you despite your imperfections, and always bring out the best in you especially when you are feeling low. A true friend does not prey on your insecurities, but rather helps you see the light when you feel the darkness has taken over. They are never jealous, and they forgive when forgiveness is needed. A true friend is happy for you, when you are happy regardless if they agree with what you are doing, the person you are seeing, or the places you are going. A true friend is one who can go weeks without talking to you or seeing you, but when you re-connect it seems as though no time has ever passed without each other. You should be so lucky to find the select few people throughout your life that are always by your side in good times AND more importantly in bad. As we grow older we come to the realization that the majority of people we consider to be our "real friends" most often times only care about themselves. Cherish real friends because friendships that are real, last forever ~vbr

Have you ever had an experience with someone you thought would be your friend forever, but now it turns out that they are nothing but a stranger?