Say What You Feel

The more I think about it, the more I don't understand why we don't tell the people we like that we have feelings for them. What's the advantage of keeping it a secret? The element of surprise? When has that ever been useful in those circumstances? Yeah it might be a little awkward if they don't feel the same, but that's pretty much the worst that could happen. Obviously there are exceptions to the people who aren't single, but other than that, what gives? I remember how it was embarrassing in elementary school for people to know who you liked, actually, for some it still is now.


I remember having the biggest crush on Elliott Lugo, most of my elementary school "career" (why do we call it that?). In 5th grade there was an overnight field trip. Now of course I was the weird awkward kid with the fake and bitchy best friend who wasn't really a friend. She was friends with whoever made her look good. ANYWAY we were put in a room with about 8 other girls. Of course we did that girl thing at night where we share our crushes, and we all agreed that non of that left the room. Guess who forgot that agreement on the way home? Yeah. Miss "best friend". On the way home she wanted to seem cool and embarrass me, so she shouted across the bus about me liking Elliott just as he walked by. Now obviously I blushes and quietly denied it, but it didn't matter. I'm sure he already knew, because I suck a being subtle, but I didn't know that then. Anyway, my point here is, I shouldn't have been embarrassed. I should have looked that bitch in the face and said "Good job, Taylor, do you feel accomplished now? Yes, I like Elliott. Who cares?"


I mean there's really no reason for us to want to keep it a secret. If you like someone, don't wait another second. Go tell them. It's better than sitting there wishing they'd come to you. It's probably a lot easier too. What's the worse they can do? Reject you? No biggie. If you do it soon enough, you can get over it, and move on. Seriously people, let's cut it with the secrecy here.