Currently listening to: All or Nothing – O-Town
Is it all
Or are we just friends?
Is this how it ends
With a simple telephone call
You leave me here
With nothing at all
Last month, I mentioned muting a couple of friends on my socials. Since I’ve been less active—taking a step back from TikTok and IG because I’m honestly just drained by the nonstop political noise—it seems they’ve lost track of me. And, if I’m being real, I barely noticed their absence until they both reached out.
My response time has been slower than usual, but not out of pettiness or avoidance. Life has been busy, my priorities have shifted, and as sad as it is—I’ve come to accept that not every friendship is meant to last forever. Sometimes, people naturally drift apart simply because they’re no longer aligned. And that’s okay.
Lately, though, my phone has been buzzing nonstop—text after text, dm after dm, as if the more I pull away, the more they try to close the gap. It’s an interesting dynamic. Some people thrive on the chase, but that’s never been my thing. Maybe this is a more masculine way of thinking. Big dick energy? Who knows? I don’t play the “hard to get” game—I just gravitate toward what feels natural, and forcing connections has never been my style.
At the end of the day, I’ve already moved on. It’s strange and somewhat scary to see how easily I can detach after years of friendship, but I’ve grown tired of being the one who always makes the effort. I’m a busy woman and I’ve got shit to do, so if someone wants to be in my life, consistency matters. And if they’re struggling, I’d rather they just tell me instead of expecting me to read between the lines.
I no longer hesitate to mute, unfollow, or even block when necessary—not out of malice, but for my own well-being. And, honestly? The longer they stay out of sight, the more they slip from my memory.
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