Oftentimes, people come into your life at what seems like the perfect moment to sweep you off of your feet. They come to you when you're vulnerable, standing with open arms ready to spill your deepest thoughts to anyone who will listen, no matter their true intentions. They're refreshing. They're new. And most importantly, they appear to be the knight-in-shining-armor that you've been waiting for to save you from whatever hardship you may be experiencing. They fill the void in your heart with their sweet nothings and empty promises and in the moment we are blinded by their almost perfect timing and fail to see their true colors.

In this world, in this day and age, we must remember to define the terms of our relationships. We must learn the difference between those who are just curious and those who truly care. More often than not, the mask someone wears is very different from their true colors. People fool us into thinking that they want what is best for you when in reality, their intentions are poisonous and destructive, reflective of the snake that they truly are.

Not everyone is who they say they are, but what we must also remember is that this is okay. Not everyone is going to have the time or strength to save you from yourself. Not everyone is going to be your knight-in-shining-armor. People will fool you, cheat you and beat you down, and this is okay. In this world, the one constant thing you always will have is yourself. And as long as you stay true to yourself and those who actually care, it won't matter what mask the world puts on today.