1 April 2012
I hate the word bye. While, when we hear it, it just means we are leaving for now, it implies a finality that we are done with the person till another time that they wish to talk. The word does not imply that you care, or will worry for them in the least. It simply implies the end of any communication for that time. Sometimes it can be hurtful. I remember when my teacher said bye to me when I had to leave class early one time. Felt like I was struck by invisible lightning. I couldn't stop thinking about how upset that made me feel till next class, and their casual attitude reminded me it was not their intention.
Bye for now is what I like best if you will tell someone bye. It means you want to talk to them later, that this is not over, it's not the end. Just a break.
I rarely use bye unless I am hurt, or will use bye for now if I need to be quick... I usually say, take care, or hope to talk soon, or so. It has care, unlike bye. Bye is the final end of communication, nothing after. Though it doesn't mean you don't care, it just means the word doesn't care. It's like when brothers fight, but you know they will be there for each other. But could also mean the fight between friends which splits them apart.
I hate ends, and I hate goodbyes.
I am thankful that I have very little in my life that I know won't disappear, and for the few friends that I do have, as they don't tell me bye, and won't leave me either. Especially one of my friends, who I live for, thanks to them. I know, if anything does happen, they will always be there, that there will never be an end, and they will care for me.
I Hate Goodbyes • Opuss № I