i believe

I believe there is a reason and purpose to most things that happen to us in life…whether it be the people we meet, things we do, or the way we act…believing this I’ve always tried to treat others the way i would want them to treat me, and do what i believe is right…
when i see a friend going through something, i try to help, whether it be a shoulder to lean on, an ear to listen, or whatever i am able to give, i try…peoples patience at times…but still…
I don’t understand people who use others, lie to people they say they care about, or do things they know will hurt others…
what i understand even less is people who do things like this, then turn around and say they’ve changed…when they’ve done the same things over and over…i’m sorry, maybe you have, but don’t expect me to believe it or forget…i will forgive a lot, but i don’t forget much, nor will i put myself out there to be hurt once again by someone like that…and i can forgive you from afar, you will not be a part of my life again, just in case the leopards spots decide to return…
and in closing, i want to say this…once you’ve asked for forgiveness, whether it is given or not, your reason is done, you don’t have to keep going over and over it again, and trying to change the heart and mind of the one you hurt…that is nothing more than the same game you were playing before…
the only problem is, no one wins…