Their “concerns” for my happiness, and judgements on my relationships are all well and good — but who are they to judge a relationship I have with someone, who’s actually there? A real participant in my life.

He has hurt me, but he’s been there more often than my so-called “friends” have been these past couple months. Most of which only contact me when they want something, or if it’s to their convenience.

So why do I feel so unsure about leaving?

It’ll all make sense when I’m back.