It's Not You, It's Me

You should know it is a huge lie when a person says that line to you. Whether or not it be in a romantic relationship or a brotherly one; it is You. It is Your fault. You ruined it. At least that is what they feel.

That other person is just trying to be nice. They are rejecting You, but they don't want to hurt Your feelings. But their attempt is useless; You're already hurt. They are blaming You, but they are smart enough to rearrange the words instead of just blurting their heart out. To make it sound less accusative. You know better; it is Your fault.

Take a pair of young lovers as an example.

It didn't take long for him to realize she's the one he's been looking for. Her hair more beautiful than Snow White's, the princess he's been measuring every girl against. She, too, was attracted to him. The chemistry was obvious.

It lasted a little more over a year.

"Who is it?" she asked.
"No one, it's not about that," he told the truth.
"Do you not love me anymore?" her eyes filled with waves of tears.
"It's not that I don't love you anymore, Baby. It's..."
"What did I do wrong, Alex?" the wave crashes.
"It's not you, it's me."
"I don't understand."
"You're too good for me, Case."

Liars.

You're not good enough is really what he meant, and she knows it, she's just being oblivious. He thought she was perfect, but perfection can get weary over time. Discontentment. He now wants something better. He now wants a Cinderella, because he knows Cinderella has always been the leader of the whole Princess Clan. He now feels Snow White is not as popular or pretty as the other princesses. But that's okay, right? It's only high school. 

What about marriage. You can't say it's only marriage in a marriage like it's of no importance. It's your life and you can't leave it at that; you have to delve the problem. You learn from experience so you know what to say the next time someone says those fake words.

Husband: It's not working.
Wife: Try to tell your kids that.
Husband: My kids? They're your kids, too.
Wife: You're the one who said it's not working.
Husband: Well, who's fault is it?
Wife: Oh, so now you're blaming me?!
Husband: I never said that.
Wife: But you might as well shout it out. I'm sorry I ruined our marriage.
Husband: It's not you, it's me.
Wife: Yeah, it is you.

I have no idea whose side I am taking here. The Say-er or the Say-ee. But anyhow, I want you readers to learn something: It is you, not me. Or you can just save time and agree with this preposterous line.

I've no idea why I'm discussing this so-not-important topic. It's nothing personal. I'm just... I
don't get why people lie when they can tell the truth. I, for the record, am brutal. I would never use this line to break up with someone. I would just say, "I don't like you anymore." 

:)

All conversation is purely fictional.

[late post due to BAD internet connection. I'm sorry.]