Almond_Joy Posted September 21, 2014 Posted September 21, 2014 This post is a success story. I've had so many problems with my bf, some of them stemming from personal issues I have. But my bf was there through all my ups and downs, providing support, clarity, and patience - all things I needed but didn't know I needed or didnt want to ask for at the time. In addition to giving the needs I asked for, which he consistently works to incorporate. I've had to face so many things about myself that I didn't even realize were sabotaging my ability to be happy....with anyone, anything. I feel like I'm finally in a position to enjoy my life and be happy. I just wanted to post because I've come here with so many of the problems and bad things...it seemed like it would be nice to come with something good. I'm very grateful for this community as some users really helped me find solutions and ways to move forward when I just wanted to give up. I'd have ended up throwing away the best thing that ever happenned to me lol. I have to say though - This s**t is hard. True, lasting love takes work and dedication and compassion and humility and a bunch of other things that I just never associated with the ongoing act of loving a person. But the payoff is priceless and I wouldn't take back a thing. Cheers to happy healthy relationship, hope everyone's got one - romantic, platonic, familial, whatever. They are the bee's knees! 6
preraph Posted September 21, 2014 Posted September 21, 2014 It is always nice to hear a success story. It gives others hope. Was there anything you learned from your past disappointments and failed relationships that you believe was critical to your present happiness and success?
Author Almond_Joy Posted September 21, 2014 Author Posted September 21, 2014 Yeah...to stay. That was the biggest hurdle for me. No matter how mad sad confused hurt whatever....have to choose to stay present and dedicated to making the relationship work. And it really doesn't seem like the smartest choice sometimes in the short term, but in the long term you look back on everything you made it through together and it's like "Aw man, we're amazing!" Lol. Just more motivation to keepit going every day.
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