An Open Letter to Brother

Hi Brother

The last time I wrote a letter to you, the God-damn courier company probably made a paper boat out of it and used it to sail on the roads of ever water logged Kankarbagh. So the open letter this time. 

You are about to begin a new phase of your life. You are leaving home for pursuing your graduation. I know you do not need any sermons or lectures on how to survive in this cruel world, away from family. In spite of being five years younger than me, you are way more practical and matured, and I know you will be able to tackle every situation that comes your way. I have always been the rebel child, and you the obedient child of mom and dad. So keep it that way even when you are miles away from them. Whenever something distracts you from your goals, remember that your elder sister has already been a disappointment, and that our parents have now pinned their hopes on you. Do not let them down. This certainly does not mean that you don't have to enjoy your life. Relish every bit of the coming four years. Meet new people, explore new places, follow your passions. 

Before this letter starts sounding like a moral science class, I just want to say one last thing... Be a man of dignity and the rest will follow.

Best wishes for your new life.

Yours truly,

Anni Di

Oouch... its one sided!!!

Oouch… did u say “One Sided”?? It hurts… It definitely does!

It is one of the worst thing that can happen to anyone. Nothing can be more painful than falling in love with someone who can never be yours. People say love is wonderful. All I wonder is how can something so damn wonderful in essence be such a torture when it comes to “Unrequited love”!!

So what next? Do you want to keep on crying for that person who does not even notice your tears? No way! Keep these few tips in mind and I assure you… U’ll start enjoying your love rather than crying over it! 

1.     Don’t force yourself to hate them: If you’re thinking that the only way to get over your feelings is to start hating him/her, then let me tell you, you are only making matters worse for yourself as you’re eventually thinking of that person even more! 

2.    Don’t force them to love you: You simply cannot make anyone fall for you. Everyone have their choices just as you do. For once, think from their perspective, you might not be the one he/she is looking for! You just gotta deal with this truth and it will definitely hurt less.

3.    Keep yourself busy: Come on guys, there’s a lot of important work to do than sitting back and thinking about the one who doesn’t give a damn to you and your feelings. Dedicate your time to your work, your studies, your hobbies! Go get a life!!

4.    Don’t seclude yourself from your dear ones: Try to spend more time with your family and friends. I know you must have been ignoring them, be it unintentionally, for that one person. Don’t do that. Being with them will help you keep your mind off him/her.

5.    Acceptance: This is the biggest step… to realize this was never real, to realize this person was never meant to be yours, to realize you have got no reason to love him/her. I know its difficult but atleast its way better than continue living in a fantasy world… isn’t it?

6.    Time heals all pain: Someday… maybe not today or not tomorrow…but someday… the scars will fade away with time. Time will fill the gap. Life is short and there is no point waiting for someone you can’t have. Instead find someone special who completes you.

Before applying the above tips, always remember no tips can make your life better unless you want it to be better. 

Fact: This will make you feel good… The feeling of not being loved by the person you love, affects 98% of all people during their lifetimes!

So stop having such thoughts in your mind like, “Why me?” or even more dramatic ones like, “Am I  not worth of his/her love” and blah blah! If you’re having such thoughts then let me tell you… YOU’RE SPECIAL AND YOU’LL ALWAYS BE! J

The End

I knew it was meant to end... I knew I couldn't have you for eternity... I knew you would go away someday!

You say you didn't want to change for me... even I never wanted that!

All I ever wanted was to be loved by you...!!!!

And that couldn't happen!

I tried to continue our friendship and suppress my feelings...

Even that couldn't happen!

I tried to part ways and forget you...

Well the "forget you" part couldn't happen and can never happen!

So here we are... parting our ways!

Don't take me wrong... but that's the only choice I have!

Someone has truly said, "TO HAVE SOMETHING HALFWAY IS HARDER THAN NOT HAVING IT AT ALL"

So I would prefer not having you at all.

You'll always be loved and missed by a crazy lass...

Bye. Take care. :)