I am discovering good love is hard to find and, sadly, often hard to keep.
Last year I broke up with someone I cared for deeply. For myriad reasons, mainly distance, it was agreed we had to let each other go. It was a bittersweet parting as the connection, trust and respect we had built for each other over our two years of on-and-off dating was still there. And it was beautiful, even if impossible. His parting words at the time were, “what a tragedy to be throwing such good love away”.Credit:That statement almost winded me, as what he said was profoundly true.
The reason I am so reflective on lost love currently is because I recently fell out with someone I adore. A political argument got out of hand and, as a result, we no longer speak. I have tried to make amends many times with no luck, and so I texted some parting words last night: “what a shame to throw such good love away”. And I meant every word.
Some solace amidst my pain of late has been the fact I’m aware I do not toss the good stuff willingly, easily or happily. I am proud to say I remain friends with all my exes bar one and have friendships that have endured my lifetime. I try to reflect on the good in all my relationships, romantic and otherwise, where I have found the ability to give and receive the good stuff freely, despite the fear it may one day disappear.One particular ex of mine and I reconnected online a few years ago.
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