Being a second choice means that, no matter what you do, it is never enough.
Since you are the backup plan, you never know when they will contact you at the last second.
Chances are, they will only pay attention to you when they are bored and lonely.
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They will only make plans to see you after they realize no one better is available to come over.
Being a second choice means that you are always disappointed.
They will make it obvious that seeing you doesnt mean as much to them as it means to you.
Being a second choice means swallowing stupid excuses again and again.
You accept their sorries, even when you’ve got the option to tell they arent authentic.
Being a second choice means that, no matter what you do, it is never enough.
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you could do everything right and will still feel like you messed up somehow.
Being a second choice means putting in extraeffort.
You go out of your way to see them, even though they would never do that for you.
You try your hardest to impress them, even though they couldnt care less what you think.
Being a second choice means that your jealousy runs wild.
There is another person that your crush flirts with when they dont realize youre watching.
There is another person that your crush uploads snaps with and spends time with one-on-one.
Being a second choice means spottingred flagsleft and right.
When they show you something on their phone, you notice that they still have dating apps downloaded.
When their screen lights up, you notice heart emojis next to the other persons name.
Being a second choice means making all of the first moves.
You ask if they are free to hang out.
And if you have to, you rearrange your schedule to see them.
You do whatever you’re able to to kickstart your relationship with them.
Meanwhile, they put in zero work.
Youre the only one who cares.
Youre the only one who would beheartbrokenif you parted ways.
Youre the only one invested.
Being a second choice means that you spend most of your nights being miserable.
Questioning what you could be doing better.
Wondering if you should hold out forsomeonebetter.
Unsure of whether you are doing the right thing or are just wasting your time.
