Saying yes to things is scary. But my biggest fear is, and always has been, of failure.
And, perhaps one of the greatest legacies of my relationship with my ex is a feeling that I failed. As though the ultimate goal of every relationship should be one of marriage and children and eternity.
Some days, I still feel that way. I tried to make it work, and couldn't. And I really do want those things. That relationship that can go the distance.
But I've also learned that not every relationship has to be altar-bound. People come into your life and, yes, leave it too. Every encounter, flirtation, hurt feeling and broken heart has its place.
And, ultimately, each one is well worth it, so long as I can take away a few cherished memories, great stories or a lesson learned.
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