A few years back, I dated a guy I thought I was going to marry. At some point in our relationship, he brought me home to meet his family. Though initially I was welcomed with open arms, things turned into a nightmare in a matter of weeks. I was taken aback that his family, in particular, his parents did not like me.
These past couple of years have been a whirlwind of trials, emotions, uncertainty, loss, fear, anxiety and joy. I can’t begin to go into detail of the things I’ve gone through but if I were to share them with you, you might not believe me because I don’t look like what I’ve been going through.
At the end of the day, marriage isn’t a race. It’s just another season of your life. A beautiful season if you marry for the right reasons. Enjoy your singleness. Live, learn and find your happiness.
“Let’s face it, life is not easy when you have limitations such as money, time, failures and more. However, it is possible to choose joy in the midst of the storm. “
“When you’re in love with someone, you somewhat lose your senses. There’s a reckless abandon that I was not prepared for. I quickly realized that remaining abstinent in a relationship would require so much more effort than when I was a single. The passion, the genuine friendship, the love and everything in-between fuels the fire.”
“Discover why you’re important, then refuse to settle for anyone who doesn’t completely agree.”- Fisher Amelie Why do we believe singleness should be avoided like the plague? When I tell people I am single, I typically receive a pitiful reaction like I am supposed to be sad because I am not in a relationship. After I graduated college, the most […]