It’s an approach many poor souls seem to take with their favorite television shows.

When youfind a new television showto dive into, it’s a beautiful thing.

As these indiscretions keep happening, you realize the show is not the one you once loved.

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“Is it me?”

You never change the opening theme song.

Don’t do this to yourself.

It’s not your fault,it’s not your fault.

Whatever the case, you don’t have to obsessively keep on top of new episodes.Free yourself.

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Which TV show is it?The Simpsons?

Law & Order: SVU?

Days of Our Lives?

It doesn’t have to be this way.

But we all know that people change, and television shows can too.

Ok, I’ve milked this relationship metaphor to death.

Because at some point it’s best to stop punishing yourself.

We all know it can be depressing that nothing is permanent and stays good and innocent.

Then back away slowly as the theme music fades in the distance.