We meet people for a reason, a season or a lifetime

I'm a sentimental person, saying goodbye has never been easy for me.
The only other heartbreak that took me close to 3 years to be alright was HD.
And that was just a friend.
I wonder how long will this heartbreak take.

Lessons

1) Do not be friends with your ex immediately (or think you can) post break up

I overestimated myself. But deep down, my 'friendship' came with expectations that we will end up together again, or somehow I can convince him too once he sees how much chemistry we have.
But turns out, I couldn't and being friends just prolonged the pain and prevented me from moving on.

2) You should never have to talk someone into dating you

And you can't either.
The other party must be a willing party else the relationship wouldn't work, and will just feel overly pressurised.

3) Don't stay with people who aren't dying to be with you

There are a lot of reasons relationships doesn't end up with a happy ending.
The reasons matter less than the outcome - which is they are not dying to be with you.
Just that sole point alone, means the relationship wouldn't work out.

So, I'm finally taking the right steps toward healing.
No contact, no social media.
And writing down my own personal goals to achieve, amidst this COVID-19 pandemic.

#This too shall pass