Did the "one that got away" ever truly get away?
By saphire31
@saphire31 (18)
United States
January 23, 2011 12:44am CST
Every one in life has the story of the guy/gal that they foolishly let slip away, that's all a part of life and love. What I wonder about constantly though is whether or not that saying is actually a hundred percent accurate. Quite a few of my closest friends are people I dated in the past and botched things up with. And I'd be lying if I said "what could have been" never crosses my mind. If they're still a part of your life, does that mean that actually got away or just that you're saving them for a rainy day?
3 responses
@snbutterfly (259)
• United States
23 Jan 11
I dated the one that got away 20 years later and he ended up being a real jerk so sometimes it's a good thing that he "got away" (well, I had left him)
@saphire31 (18)
• United States
23 Jan 11
lol... sounds like in that case it probably was a good thing he got away
@chiedenn (77)
• Philippines
27 Jan 11
gosh I like your topic..
hi saphire.. You know it depends on why you let them slip away.. you know the saying that goes something like this, "if its really for you, it will come"? its kinda like that.. If you split up, yes it doesnt mean that youre not for each other.. It may mean that that was not the right time for you guys.. when the time comes, you will know who really is the keeper. :)
@sunshine37 (450)
• United States
23 Jan 11
For starters, I don't believe that the "one that got away" never really goes away because they leave a impression on your heart that is there to stay. And there is always "what could have been" with all aspects of life.
If that person is still apart of your life then to me it says that the Love/relationship part is perhaps what got away but not the friendship you hold with them.
I too have a friend of 19 years that more than on several occasions we were "together" ( as a couple ) but now are friends. I have the utmost respect for this man. And do I wonder about the "what could have been" and why didn't we ever stay together..sure I do but over the last couple of years I chalked it up to my belief that "everything happens for a reason" and I adore my husband so I know my romantic relationship with him was not meant to be..just a real good and close friend.
