Lovers Desk
Lovers Desk is a weekly Lovelife.ng series that explores the relationship struggles and exploits of young Africans. It showcases the hidden love and hurt stories that are rarely shared or discussed, helping you see through their lens and draw lessons for your own love life.
My Story
Once upon a time, I was just a naive girl who thought she had finally found her Prince Charming. He was charming, funny, and seemed to genuinely care about me. I was swept off my feet and before I knew it, I was head over heels in love with him.
But then, I found out the hard way that he was actually a player, just using me for his own selfish desires. I was devastated and felt like my whole world had come crashing down. I didn’t understand how someone who had promised me the world could just throw me away like that.
I locked myself in my room for days, crying and feeling sorry for myself. I was ready to give up on love and just resign myself to being single forever. That was until one day, my best friend came over and gave me a much-needed pep talk.
She told me that I was worth so much more than just being a conquest for some guy and that I needed to take my power back. I realized that she was right, and I decided to focus on myself. I hit the gym, took up a new hobby, and spent time with my friends and family. I felt happier and more confident with each passing day.
One day, as I was out shopping, I ran into the player who had broken my heart. He tried to talk to me and win me back, but this time I was ready. I stood tall, looked him straight in the eyes, and told him that I was over being played and that I deserved someone who would treat me with the respect and love that I deserved.
He looked shocked, and for a moment, I thought that he was actually going to apologize and try to make it up to me. But then, he just walked away, muttering something under his breath. In that moment, I realized that it didn’t matter what he thought of me because I was finally free from his hold. I was my own person again, and I was determined to never let anyone play me ever again.
From that day on, I started dating, but this time, I made sure to choose guys who were actually worth my time and who respected me for who I was. And soon enough, I found the love of my life who treats me like a queen every single day.
So, to all the girls out there who have been played by a player, know that it’s not the end of the world. You are strong, you are beautiful, and you deserve to be treated with love and respect. Just focus on yourself, surround yourself with positive people, and everything else will fall into place. Don’t let one bad experience define your future, because you are capable of finding true love and happiness.
