For years, I thought finding love after heartbreak was impossible for me. I’d given my heart away too many times, just to end up hurt or alone. Each failed relationship added to the pain, and eventually, I lost faith in my own emotions.
I watched friends build families and lives with partners. Everyone seemed to move forward, but I stayed stuck, feeling like the odd one out in a world full of happy couples. After my last bad breakup, I decided enough was enough. No more chasing romance.
Instead, I threw myself into my job and daily routines. I told myself some folks just aren’t built for deep, lasting bonds. It made sense at the time. From the outside, I looked okay. Confident, active, self-reliant. But deep down, an empty spot lingered that nothing could touch.
Time went by. I nearly forgot the thrill of meeting someone new, those nervous flutters. One regular day, at a local gathering I almost skipped, I crossed paths with a person. We chatted lightly, shared a quick laugh, then parted. Read more https://drbokko.com/?p=36648
