There's a lot of heartache and heart break around me lately. I even have some of my own (don't we all). I am seeing marriages and relationships fall apart everywhere I look and it breaks my heart.
It breaks my heart because it solidifies just how easily our world can come crumbling down around us and leave us broken, bruised and alone. Being alone isn't the worst thing in the world but being lonely pretty much sucks. It's such a devastating feeling to be surrounded by people, yet feel utterly and completely alone.
Some relationships were destined for disaster from the beginning. Some are toxic and if continued would only leave the person a mere skeleton of their former selves. But some ... are a fairy tale turned nightmare and it makes no logical sense why the parties involved can't see the forest for the trees and hang on for dear life.
I can't give relationship advice - I need it - but I can't give it. (lol) All I can tell you is if you love the person you're with, truly love them - even if you don't like them sometimes - show them just how important they are. Don't take them for granted. Don't assume they'll always be there. Celebrate them. Encourage them. Support them. Be their number one fan because chances are - they're yours.
If you screw up - say you're sorry. It could be the difference between your loved one crying themselves to sleep at night or falling asleep with peace in their heart. A little bit of love, a little bit of understanding - a little bit of compassion ... can go a long, long way.
If you're missing someone right now, or wondering how you'll make it alone ... I don't have the answer for you. But I know you will. Time is your best and worst friend right now and I pray you find the peace to move forward and the strength to keep going. Whatever your future will hold is left to be determined. All you can do right now is take it ... one day at a time.
Love Hurts.
