Ashlee Valentin
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Ashlee Valentin
Loving You Was Something Uncontrollable
I loved you despite knowing that we would be nothing but another love story about unrequited feelings.
On Loving Someone When You Don’t Love Yourself
A lot of people say, and truly believe, that you must love yourself before loving someone else, and I don’t accept that.
I Loved You, But I Never Felt So Alone
I thought love was a solution to life, to all the ups and downs, family drama, sadness, and loneliness. To my surprise, I was in love and the most alone I had ever felt.
I Don’t Want To Be Broken Hearted Anymore
I don’t know if it’s true at this point: If I’ve really moved on or if that’s something I tell myself to sleep better at night.
I Want To Love You, But I Don’t
I want to love you because, damn, you deserve it, and that’s why I have to admit to both you and I that we’re no longer the best thing for each other.
I Don’t Want To Regret Letting You Walk Away As Much As I Do
I feel cold and lonely in a world that you once lit up.
I’m Relearning What It Feels Like To Be In Love
I had forgotten that love was coming home to a hug after a long day at work. Love was having someone to laugh with over takeout. Love was having someone to go through life with.
So Maybe This Could Be Everything To Me
He made me feel as if being infinite was something attainable.
No, I’m Not Over You And I’m Not Ashamed
Feelings like that don’t disappear into thin air.
My Fear Of Love Kept Me From You
Love was messy, complicated even, and from the standpoint of someone striving for simplicity, the prospect of finding love never appealed to me.
This World Feels So Lonely Without You
I wish you were here to hold me so I could enjoy the man that changed my life forever one last time.
On Realizing I Was The One Making Our Relationship Toxic
You always hear about toxic relationships, but you never think you’ll be in one.