there was a time when i was ready to settle down. but now, i can't even imagine myself being someone's girlfriend anymore. i used to dream of building a life with someone, growing together, giving my all, and staying through both the good and the bad. but i've been hurt too many times, and my trust isn't what it used to be. i see love differently now. i know it takes time, effort, and care, and sometimes i feel like i have little left to give. maybe someday i'll believe in love again. but for now, i'm choosing myself, and that's enough.