If they want to walk out of your life and leave, hold the door open, AND LET THEM..

A couple of months ago, I came across this line. At the time, I was surprised to see it pop up in my feed and simply scrolled past it. It appeared again over the weekend. I initially dismissed it, assuming it was just a passing thought from someone who had experienced an unpleasant relationship. However, curiosity eventually got the better of me, and I decided to search for the source. That was when I discovered the entire poem.

The poem is truly beautiful, filled with wisdom and powerful life lessons. It delves into themes of self-worth, setting boundaries, and embracing the courage to let go—qualities we often find difficult to embody. Its central message emphasizes the importance of allowing others to reveal their true selves through actions rather than words. By letting them make their choices, whether to drift away, misunderstand you, or prioritize other things, ** you come to understand that their behavior reflects their own values, not your worth**.

The poem is a call to honor your own dignity and individuality. It serves as a reminder to let people earn their place in your life instead of holding on to relationships that no longer serve you. Ultimately, it is a testament to the beauty of resilience, keeping an open heart, and waiting for genuine, reciprocated love and connection. It offers a powerful message of strength, wrapped in gentle self-love.

I also found a video of a lovely and elegant lady reading this poem. This video is now part of my playlist, as she reminds me of my beloved sweet maama.

Watch the video

If they want to choose something or someone over you, LET THEM.

If they want to go weeks without talking to you, LET THEM.

If they are okay with never seeing you, LET THEM.

If they are okay with always putting themselves first, LET THEM.

If they are showing you who they are and not what you perceived them to be, LET THEM.

If they want to follow the crowd, LET THEM.

If they want to judge or misunderstand you, LET THEM.

If they act like they can live without you, LET THEM.

If they want to walk out of your life and leave, hold the door open, AND LET THEM.

Let them lose you.

You were never theirs because you were always your own.

So let them.

Let them show you who they truly are, not tell you.

Let them prove how worthy they are of your time.

Let them make the necessary steps to be a part of your life.

Let them earn your forgiveness.

Let them call you to talk about ordinary things.

Let them take you out on a Thursday.

Let them talk about anything and everything just because it’s you they are talking to.

Let them have a safe place in you.

Let them see the heart in you that didn’t harden.

Let them love you.

by Cassie Phillips

You cannot force a heart to stay. Love must flow, unbound, unchained, not begged, nor bought, nor tightly claimed. Though it hurts to let them go, a love that is real will stay and freely grow. The earlier you embrace letting go, the less you’ll endure—maybe even not at all!