life is funny.

Life is funny. We grow up yearning for independence- no, not to necessarily grow older, as people commonly misconceive. Nobody wants to grow older. What we want is independence. It’s a pride thing, being able to make it on your own. So growing up, we long for, thirst for, need to break free of that hold upon us. To be independent. After all, independence is strength, right? But then when it comes down to it, all we want is for someone else to make the final decision. For someone else to share in the responsibility- the permanence- whether it be the blame or the exaltation. All our lives, we just don’t want to be alone.

            Then, there is another extreme misconception. Some people associate independence with need, when need and independence are two different species. You can need someone without being dependent on him or her. Being independent is not turning your back on those that care about you. It is not being alone. Being independent is being able to acknowledge those around you without relying on them for your livelihood. You can still have a safety net. Sometimes, you have to learn it the hard way.