I know you don’t believe me but…

… it will get better, you will survive this.

… even your compliments sound like insults.

… you are a better person, parent, and friend than you give yourself credit for.

… I don’t like you. I have never liked you. I never will like you.

… it’s still the truth.

… you are beautiful!

… even the rules you don’t like still apply to you.

… it is not your fault!

… yes, Yes, YES!  Those pants do make your ass look big!

… all Republicans are not heartless, ignorant, racist bastards.

… I am so very proud of you.

… this does hurt me more than it does you.

… I love you anyway, and always will.

… you aren’t nearly as impressive as you think you are.

… you’re more impressive than you think you are.

… you are worth more and deserve better.

… you really don’t know me at all.

… you’re a bully, and karma is a bitch.

… your way isn’t always the only way to get things done.

… you’re not the least bit funny.

… just because I don’t agree with you, doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate your opinions.

… none of these are about you.

… all of these are about you.

Submitted as part of Shell’s “Pour Your Heart Out” writing prompt at Things I Can’t Say. Please stop by to read the other posts, and give a little comment love.

(updated repost – originally published IMSO May, 2010)