A Chance Slipped By

jonathanpham:

How deceptive it is, when one is seemingly at the height of perfection to another individual’s eyes until one realizes he or she cannot attain mutual attraction whether physically or emotionally. Would it be so much easier had people been granted eyes to discern true intentions behind a convincing smile, or perhaps an ability to hear one’s heart beat faster as a result of nervousness—nervousness so closely connected to pure affection. In some cases a relationship of intimacy may not always be the best option. Unfortunately, some individuals cannot settle for anything less and they vanish—just like that—as though there were nothing else worth building. It’s sad really, that as people, we cannot always give people what they want whether for the sake of ourselves, or something more prominent than ourselves.