If you love someone, you should set them free.

Week 01: Hey, she's talking to me again. Could it be that she's been thinking of me? No. You talked to her, she didn't talk to you. You need a severe reality check.

Week 02:  She's starting to sound a little less than friendly, but you remain hopeful. You attentively count each smiley face received. You're happy at every exclamation mark spotted. Even the simplest yet most meaningless "haha" makes your heart flutter. You thought you saw a sign somewhere between the lines, but maybe it's you, maybe you only see what you want.

Week 03: Here comes the deadly single-worded replies. Sometimes, even none. Evidently, she doesn't want to talk to you. But with that last ounce of faith, you close an eye and keep on trying.

Week 04: No message tones. No vibrations. Quit jerking to each phone notification your receive. Stop checking your phone every 5 minutes. It's not coming. It won't be.

Week 05: Has anyone seen her around? Of course they have. She's alive and kicking, so why wouldn't they? Haven't you ever wondered why she's always out there but never here? Did it cross your mind that perhaps you're the cause of it all? She hasn't gone MIA. She's shunning you. You scared her away.

Week 06: Face it, you're history.

Forgetting someone doesn't take merely six weeks. It can easily take up to months and years. Sometimes, even days. Regardless of the length of time, it always starts with bawling your eyes out and facing that same, damp pillow each night, followed by constant ponders about where you went wrong, especially on long bus rides. Drown yourself in sappy love songs, cry until your eyes grow tired from it; this reverse psychology shit works sometimes. Those heart-wrenching moments will pass, with the company of friends and loved ones. Trust me, it would. It was a good run, but set her free. Set yourself free.

I haven't thought of an appropriate and non-offensive way to put this to you yet, but yes, if you see this, this is for you. No doubt that it's easier said than done, but I've been there and done that, so why can't you?

Loosen your grip. Loosen it a little more. Just a little bit more.
And I'd wait for the day to tell you, "There you go, you're happy now."