Being true means being clear about your intentions

 I know now that whether there’s a label or not, it still hurts when you’re giving attention to someone else while you’re already interested in another person. 

It’s not about being “official”—it’s about being real with yourself and the people involved. If you’re spending time with someone, sharing parts of your life, then you owe it to them to be honest and not keep your options open just because it feels easier. Flirting with someone else while you’re already invested is confusing and unfair, not just to them but to yourself too.

I used to think having more than one option made me feel safer, but it only made things messier. If you really want to be with someone, you have to treat them like they matter—fully and without holding back. Saying “we’re not official” shouldn’t give you a free pass to act like it’s okay to chase after someone else. 

Being true means being clear about your intentions and giving the person your respect, even when things are still new or uncertain. At the end of the day, if you want something real, you have to stop entertaining what’s not.