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I Believe People Come Into Your Life For a Reason

Dear K.W.,

I've finally muddled through the hurricane that was my emotions during this breakup process. I sulked, I talked with friends, journaled, became angry, bargained, sulked again, and now I'm on the other side.

My heart is still again, and calm, without you. I am at peace with the fact that we didn't work out, and as I was standing in front of the mirror this morning getting dressed, I thought of you. I wondered, what would I say to you if your "break" was up and we were speaking to each other again.

The first week that it happened, I probably would've been trying to fix things. Bending in whichever way needed, so that the problem would go away, and so I could keep you.

At the end of three weeks, I would've yelled at you. I would've explained my hurt and I would've fought for you to have seen my perspective and the pain that this caused me.

But now... and I'm not even sure how long it's been now (I've stopped counting), all I would want to do is thank you.

I would tell you that I understand your perspective. I am happy that you took time to process what needed to be processed, even though that was a hard decision to make. I would tell you that I am grateful to have experienced my first relationship with a man. And by 'man', I don't mean in reference to your age. I'm referring to your demeanor. The level of ambition, thoughtfulness, experience, passion, discipline, and so many other things that I had never experienced in a partner... it enlivened me. Because of meeting you, I got to challenge myself in new ways and I triumphed within those challenges and have come out the other side transformed.

At first, I wanted to keep you. But I realize now that we both have our own journeys to make, and it appears that our paths were only meant to intersect for a moment.

I want you to know that I appreciated that moment, and with a light heart, I wish you continued peace-of-mind and contentment.
SW-User
This is truly beautiful. I'm glad you've found a place of growth, peace and thankfulness for the time you had together. Good luck with whatever or whoever comes next.
wtfgirl001 · 31-35, F
@SW-User Thank you!

 
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