Here's the thing. If it wasn't for the bad ones throughout my life, I don't think I would appreciate BF for everything he is (AND isn't).the less than stellar relationships help us grow and develop as people as well. That doesn't mean it won't suck or that you won't feel sad. It's part of the process. Until you meet the right one, Stinky and Co. will love and need you unconditionally.
Nothing is wrong with you, except for your picker.
Tell me. What's coming up in the next couple of months that you are looking forward to?
I love when you come in here, lately.
MP- you are awesome. YOU can't MAKE someone treat you poorly, they CHOOSE to act how they act. Your ex is an adult- only HE is responsible for his actions.
It's not a right/wrong thing though. People come into our lives and provide something to us - insight into our personalities, a lesson, a soft place to land. Not everyone we meet will stick around forever and not everyone will be good to us or for us. Instead of concentrating on them, concentrate on the ones who are not only capable of loving you, but do so with gusto. There are many more of those kinds of people. And if you must think about the bad apples, think about what they've taught you. Write them a thank you note. There's a lot of healing in doing that.
It's not a right/wrong thing though. People come into our lives and provide something to us - insight into our personalities, a lesson, a soft place to land. Not everyone we meet will stick around forever and not everyone will be good to us or for us. Instead of concentrating on them, concentrate on the ones who are not only capable of loving you, but do so with gusto. There are many more of those kinds of people. And if you must think about the bad apples, think about what they've taught you. Write them a thank you note. There's a lot of healing in doing that.
Sorry you had such a rough day. Now that this task is marked off your "to do" list you can focus your energy on finding that job and moving to a new place. Bigger, better, and more fulfilling things are on the horizon for you, mp.
I know the feeling. I promise it's just a matter of picking the wrong ones. The awesome part is that is something you'll change through therapy. You'll still be your awesome self, just making better choices! Those guys are the ones who won't be easily fixed.
I'm tardy to the party on this but big hugs to you. I agree with what everyone else said. Remember how we said that we loved people not because we were in love with them but because of the part of our lives they became and what we learned and appreciated from them? I think that jives with the you learned something from everyone thing that bowies said. It doesn't stop the hurt, but maybe can put things into perspective. (hugs)