I've always been a fiercely loyal person. Like annoyingly stuck, almost. To relationships, brands, stores, people (i.e. those who may not have any relationship with me whatsoever), my country, offices I've worked in and basically anything that I can call my own. That's where it comes from too, I think. When you're an only child, claiming things and calling them you're own becomes a sort of a habit. Like hoarding And then everything else just comes in the packaged deal. Being over-possessive about friends, having ugly debates about your country and how awesome it is despite everything, defending your favourite brand even though you know that there is better stuff in the world.
Coming back to the point. This insane need to be loyal, I've realised, has caused me lots of unhappiness (not to mention the embarrassment it's caused those around me). I almost cried when I had to give up the object of my affection and the great source of pride that was my last Nokia. For the uninitiated (I love saying that like everything I feel is supposed to be some known Wiki concept!) I've been a Nokia fan and loyalist for as long as I can remember and there came a time when their phones just became irrelevant. (I may have moved on to an Android but a Nokia fan, I shall remain for ever.) Anyway, now that I'm almost 24 (oh dear God!), I think it's time to shake things up.
I consider loyalty to be an essential virtue. It shows character, strength to commit and dependability. But I've also come to realise that if it holds you back from being happy, it isn't loyalty. It's just you being stubborn and clingy, really. And hence, it is time. Time to change, to put logic before antiquated sentiment and let faith and the hope for happiness conquer the fear of loss.
Coming back to the point. This insane need to be loyal, I've realised, has caused me lots of unhappiness (not to mention the embarrassment it's caused those around me). I almost cried when I had to give up the object of my affection and the great source of pride that was my last Nokia. For the uninitiated (I love saying that like everything I feel is supposed to be some known Wiki concept!) I've been a Nokia fan and loyalist for as long as I can remember and there came a time when their phones just became irrelevant. (I may have moved on to an Android but a Nokia fan, I shall remain for ever.) Anyway, now that I'm almost 24 (oh dear God!), I think it's time to shake things up.
I consider loyalty to be an essential virtue. It shows character, strength to commit and dependability. But I've also come to realise that if it holds you back from being happy, it isn't loyalty. It's just you being stubborn and clingy, really. And hence, it is time. Time to change, to put logic before antiquated sentiment and let faith and the hope for happiness conquer the fear of loss.
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