The thought crosses my mind often, why keep trying? We keep trying because we know our right situation and our right person is out there. The others we meet and may have relationships are simply learning points. Maybe we learned something good or maybe it is bad. We all make mistakes and we all misjudge. I tended to trust easier than I probably should have and because of that, I now have a guard up. People tend to use you when you are trusting and vulnerable. Then, you become a recluse. You start to question everything and everyone. Might you miss out on good things? The answer is absolutely.
For me, on my journey it is time to let guard down, not completely and not quickly... But a little at a time. The right person and situation is out there and the wrong ones are just another step toward the right. Positivity is something I must keep. And I encourage all others struggling in similar situations to do the same. Just let your guard down little by little. Together, we will make it.
Happy to talk to anyone reading this. If you need a friend, reach out.
-L.