Everyone comes into our lives for a season. Some seasons span years and others a much shorter time. It is our responsibility to learn what we can from the situation. Relationships are work! But it takes 2 to tango.
I recently met a man that I connected with immediately. Things were amazing.....to begin with. Then things changed, with no warning, no explanation. The writing on the wall was starting to show, but I kept holding on......silly Gretchen, you know better!
My friends keep saying, sorry and want to be angry with KCS. This is why I love my inner circle! I am not angry with him, I don't hate him. I am actually thankful for him! He reminded me that I like being vulnerable to someone, that feeling butterflies is exciting and scary at the same time. He reminded me that I am a damn good girlfriend and the right guy will be lucky to have him.
He also gave me a gift that I have been desperate to receive for the past 10 years. He gave me emotional freedom from a past relationship. A relationship that has haunted me. I am finally able to think back on it with fondness! I am finally able to look towards rebuilding a friendship with this person.
I have learned a lot about myself. I learned that I am happy and content to be by myself. I don't need someone to complete me, because I am complete. I worked really hard over the last 9 years to build a life that I could be proud of. I have worked hard to find balance, peace and be happy with who I am.
Am I perfect? NO
Am I finished growing and changing? Nope......
But I am whole, I am happy and I am ready to let someone share my world. It will take someone special, someone who is whole themselves to be welcome.
I deserve someone who is able to give me what I am willing to give back. Someone who wants to grow together, but still have their own identity.
There is a whole world to explore and I am prepared to explore it as someone who is single and has an amazing inner circle of family and friends, but I am open to sharing the journey with someone.
