Three Times A Loser

When things go wrong, emotions run high and in the end love is just another four letter word. 

  

I have been fortunate in this life to have been loved and to love three men. Within each of these relationships were amazing moments, horrible truths and emotional upset. That is called life and I am grateful for every moment. 

  

When arguments ensued, I can’t say that I was right, not even fifty percent of the time.  But I can say I did all I felt I could at the time to make each of the relationships work. Of course ‘hind sight is twenty twenty’ as the saying goes, and looking back I see things I could have done differently. Just as I am sure they have. Would it have been enough, who knows. 

Relationships are all about give and take. Surrendering of egos, honesty and apologies. Struggling to be right has never proven to be helpful in any situation. 

However, I believe that relationships are also built on trust and honesty. They are individuals being supportive of each other, no matter what. They are built on friendship and mutual love. When that is lost, the relationship fails. 

When a relationship ends, amidst the tears and the anguish each of us must learn once again to be alone. To be grateful for the lessons of life, and to know that life will go on. 

  

What comes next?  Who knows, perhaps a new dream, a lovely memory or just a quiet existence. What I do know is that life is short, and can end in a moment. Those important to me know they are and were loved, in the best way I know/knew how.