You know, I get it

I understand that life sucks sometimes, and I know that it can be really hard to be trusting of other people because in the end, all they give us is proof that they never really were there in the first place. I know that sometimes when someone offers you a hand it can be hard to take it because you're afraid that they're going to let go, just so they can watch you fall again.

I get it.

But just because it is hard to trust people, that does not mean that you have to plow through life hurting everyone you come into contact with because they "can't be trusted." If you don't want to rely on them in any way, shape, or form, then simply DON'T. But don't hurt other people with the mindset that they're going to hurt you and you simply have to beat the to the punch.