PSA from the Independent Girls Out There:

I've always been independent. And though I am super social, I also don't mind being alone. What this means is, I can make it through life on my own just fine, but that doesn't mean I want to. I've learned that if someone causes too much drama or isn't a good friend, to simply move on and leave them out of my life. I surround myself with people who make me the happiest and who genuinely care.

So here's the deal.

I don't need you, I WANT you in my life.

I don't love texting, but if that's the only way to talk to you, that's what I'll do. I put all or nothing into my relationships with people. So to all my friends, I really do appreciate you putting as much effort into our relationship as I do. And to those of you out there who don't know me that well yet, know that if I put effort into a relationship with you, I expect equal effort back. It's not that complicated to tell someone if you don't have the time or don't want to hang out.

All we are looking for is effort put forth from the people we are talking too. Whether that is in the form of texting back, returning calls, asking us to hang out, or just coming up with a spontaneous plan every once in a while.

I understand you're busy, so am I. I don't need to talk to you at all hours of the day and I don't need to see you all the time, but I do expect you to show me you are as committed as I am. I need you to show me, I'm not just doing all this for it to go no where.

For us independent girls, communication is key. Let us know what you want, let us know where you stand. Because we want you in our life, let us know if the feeling is mutual.