Shoot for the Stars

Love & Heartbreak Valentine’s Day Contest

What were once two, are one. Because I recently ended my relationship, I saw this as, what once was a couple, has now become singles. What once was a pair of lovers is now a lonely single. And yet, I am not lonely. Our relationship was passionate, but not right. I took risks, but found the future not what I wanted. But there was a silver lining. I discovered what I really wanted out of my future lover, husband and best friend. I wanted a real marriage. I wanted a real life fairytale full of surprise adventures and constant love.

What is wrong with wanting the fairytale? Why do people think they have to settle? I was watching the movie, The Perks of Being a Wallflower; and there is a line in that movie when the main character says, “we accept the love we think we deserve.” I think that is true. Especially when you have someone telling you over and over he is the best you will ever have. So I assumed that was true. And then one day, I woke up and realized that absolutely was NOT true. If this was the best, I would be happy, MUCH happier. So I ended it. And I felt so much better. A weight was lifted from my shoulders.

I did not and do not have to settle. There are billions of people in the world; and I am still so young and new to the world. I believe there are future lovers out there for me to find. Maybe the next one won’t be THE one, or maybe he will. All I know for certain, is that I won’t settle for less than I deserve. I won’t settle for a little piece of happiness when I could wait and find a whole heart full of joy. Life is too short for acceptance and ignorance. Go out into the world and be bold and proud of the love you have to give and the love you want in return! Don’t settle for anything less than the best! Wait for the man who will give you a library because he knows you have a passion for the written word (Yes, this is a dream of mine).

Love almost always leads to heartbreak, but it’s how you piece your heart back together that makes the difference.