you grow up and realize that people who once said they cared really never did, people who once said they love you lied, and that people who once made you happy are now the ones who make you cry. you realize that no matter how much you care about someone they don't always care, and that letting go of something isn't hard, it's what you leave behind that's the hard part. you realize that you can't make someone love you, and you'd be better off not falling in love in the first place. you realize that if its meant to be, then it will be. you realize that things happen to make you stronger. you realize your mistakes and learn from them. you realize who your real friends are and those who aren't. you respect yourself because if you don't, no one will respect you. you keep your head up high because theres people who would kill to see you fall. you realize that kisses don't always mean something, promises can be broken just as quickly as they are made,and sometimes goodbyes really are forever.