i am touched. my feelings and thoughts put into words. I have lived in 5 countries already and this text just spoke out of my soul. this piece is absolutely beautiful, I can finally confirm that my suffering wasn‘t invalid and that other people have experienced similar things. thank you.
Great read! I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it incredibly insightful. I'm looking forward to more posts like this one and others you create.
I particularly connected with the following passage:
“You fall in love with a woman. It ends. She keeps a piece of your heart forever, and no amount of time will give it back. You do it again, and you fail catastrophically. Another piece left in another place.”
My previous relationships have been brief, lasting three to four months, but in February, I ended a year-long relationship. In past relationships, I've managed to move on quickly, reclaiming my heart and not stressing over the time invested.
However, with this recent one-year relationship, I initially felt intense regret for not taking things slower and for not vetting her more diligently. Reflecting on our first date, I now see the red flags I missed: her tumultuous past with multiple partners shortly after a long-term 4 year relationship with her ex, her father's absence and later estrangement (indicating possible unresolved issues and trauma with trusting men), and her lack of strong faith, which is crucial to me.
Through this experience, I've learned the importance of finding a partner who aligns with my values and future goals. Although I regret not seeing these signs earlier, this relationship taught me what I truly need in a future wife and mother of my children.
As I prepare to date again, I am confident this mistake will not be repeated. I thank God for this opportunity to learn, realizing that staying in that relationship could have closed many doors for my future.
As you mentioned, my shattered heart is healing, and I'm letting the light of Christ fill the gaps by praying the Rosary daily and attending Traditional Latin Mass. This journey is shaping me into the strong Catholic man I need to be, ready to attract a Catholic woman who will join me in leading our future family.
Thank you for sharing Martin, and glad to hear you managed to extract the lesson from the breakup and using it productively to shape yourself into the man God calls you to be. Hope to speak to you soon again and many blessings brother!
Sorry to hear that Lauren. The years we are on this earth very often feel like a true exile from paradise, with all the suffering that entails. Thank you for being here and reading and commenting on the post, and you'll be in my prayers. God bless you!
i am touched. my feelings and thoughts put into words. I have lived in 5 countries already and this text just spoke out of my soul. this piece is absolutely beautiful, I can finally confirm that my suffering wasn‘t invalid and that other people have experienced similar things. thank you.
Thank you for your kind words Victoria, and thank you for reading. It is never invalid, I can promise you that. May God bless you.
"Heaven" a repressed longing in all of us.
Great read! I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it incredibly insightful. I'm looking forward to more posts like this one and others you create.
I particularly connected with the following passage:
“You fall in love with a woman. It ends. She keeps a piece of your heart forever, and no amount of time will give it back. You do it again, and you fail catastrophically. Another piece left in another place.”
My previous relationships have been brief, lasting three to four months, but in February, I ended a year-long relationship. In past relationships, I've managed to move on quickly, reclaiming my heart and not stressing over the time invested.
However, with this recent one-year relationship, I initially felt intense regret for not taking things slower and for not vetting her more diligently. Reflecting on our first date, I now see the red flags I missed: her tumultuous past with multiple partners shortly after a long-term 4 year relationship with her ex, her father's absence and later estrangement (indicating possible unresolved issues and trauma with trusting men), and her lack of strong faith, which is crucial to me.
Through this experience, I've learned the importance of finding a partner who aligns with my values and future goals. Although I regret not seeing these signs earlier, this relationship taught me what I truly need in a future wife and mother of my children.
As I prepare to date again, I am confident this mistake will not be repeated. I thank God for this opportunity to learn, realizing that staying in that relationship could have closed many doors for my future.
As you mentioned, my shattered heart is healing, and I'm letting the light of Christ fill the gaps by praying the Rosary daily and attending Traditional Latin Mass. This journey is shaping me into the strong Catholic man I need to be, ready to attract a Catholic woman who will join me in leading our future family.
Thank you for sharing Martin, and glad to hear you managed to extract the lesson from the breakup and using it productively to shape yourself into the man God calls you to be. Hope to speak to you soon again and many blessings brother!
I identified with the text and I agree that sometimes we may feel alone but God is within each one of us and for me that is more than enough.
God is all you have, and also all you need!
Glad to hear you liked it brother. God bless you!
Sorry to hear that Lauren. The years we are on this earth very often feel like a true exile from paradise, with all the suffering that entails. Thank you for being here and reading and commenting on the post, and you'll be in my prayers. God bless you!
Something I ponder on very frequently too brother. Each day, we get closer to knowing the answer!