Gaining a new relationship is simply not going to fill the hole that exists. Here is the key—the point of new roles and new relationships is not to fill the hole. Expecting that they will can only lead to disappointment. The point is that if we are living in the present, we need to have someone who loves us and cares for us, and we need someone to love and care for as well. The only way to enjoy a fulfilling relationship in the future, however, is to start one in the present.
