One of the most liberating truths we can embrace is this: everyone has a person they prefer over you. At first, this may sound disheartening, but in reality, it is part of the natural flow of life and human relationships. We all carry different bonds, different levels of closeness, and different ways of expressing affection.
It is important to understand that this reality does not erase your value. Just as others may prefer someone else over you, there are people who prefer you over others too. They may not be as visible, loud, or numerous, but they exist-and their love is genuine.
Friendship and love are not competitions. The fact that someone is closer to another person doesn’t mean you are unloved. It simply means relationships take different shapes, and the bonds we form are unique to each connection.
Not everyone you admire will admire you the same way. Not everyone you want to be friends with will reciprocate with equal intensity. And that’s okay. What matters most is remembering that you, too, are cherished. Your worth is not diminished by someone else’s preferences.
At the end of the day, you are loved. Maybe not by everyone you desire, but certainly by those who truly see you, appreciate you, and hold you dearly in their hearts. And that kind of love —though it may be quieter or fewer — remains priceless.
“You are loved, even if not by everyone you wish, but always by those who truly matter.”