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As time passes, you see things you didn't see before. You realize who truly wanted your happiness, who was only by your side when you needed them, who spoke behind your back, and who defended you in front of others. Everything gradually reveals itself. I just wish some truths had become clear before we trusted people so much. Because afterwards, you can no longer look at them the way you used to, nor can you forget the memories you shared with them. Knowing people isn't hard; the hard part is remaining the same person you were before you knew them, even after knowing them.

Over time, you come to understand things you wish you never had. Words spoken behind your back, behaviors you were unaware of, and truths that, when put together, reveal that the image you had of certain people in your mind was never real. The worst part isn't realizing you were wrong; it's realizing how comfortably you trusted someone who didn't deserve that trust.