RISK IT AND REACH OUT

I’ve been thinking a lot about someone I used to talk to kind of my “one that got away.” We haven’t spoken in a long time, but I still miss them and wonder what would happen if I reached out. I don’t know if it’s just me being in my feelings or if there’s something real still there. Would it be dumb to say something after all this time? Or should I just let it go and move on?

I can not stress this enough—yes, reach out. And if you already did with no answer, pick up the phone and call. Life’s too short to sit around wondering what if. If someone’s still on your mind after all this time, that means something. The worst-case scenario? They don’t respond or the vibe’s off. And guess what? You’ll finally have your answer and you will live with zero regrets. But the best-case scenario? You get a second shot at something that once felt so real and it just might stick this time. That’s worth the risk.

Sometimes we meet the right person at the wrong time. You were younger, maybe still figuring yourself out, and life just wasn’t ready to line things up. That doesn’t mean the connection wasn’t real. People grow. People learn. And sometimes, after all that time and space, two people are finally in the right place to give it a real chance. If that door cracks open again, be brave enough to walk through it. Commitment is scary for a lot of us, I get that. But if you ever want to be truly happy, you have to face that fear. 

If there were mistakes made or things left unsaid, own it. Say sorry for whatever you feel like you could’ve handled better. Take accountability for times you dropped the ball. Don’t overthink it, just speak from the heart. A genuine apology and a little vulnerability go a long way. You don’t need to show up perfect, but you definitely need to be real and lay your cards on the table. 

The truth is, most people go through life with a list of regrets and missed chances. But you have an opportunity to find out what could be. You just have ti take it. Be the one that reaches out. If they don’t answer the text, call them. I’m not saying be crazy but definitely make your intentions obvious. And whether it ends in a beautiful rekindling or just a moment of closure, you’ll walk away knowing you chose courage over fear.

So send the text. Make the call. Whatever your move is, just make it. The scariest things are usually the most worth doing. What if they are sitting at home battling if they should reach out to you or not? What if you both want to but won't? Be the one that breaks the ice. Good luck getting your person back. Remember, it only has to work out once my friend. XO