5 Things Being Alone Has Taught Me About Love
Being single can be tough. But it can also be a time of great growth and self-discovery. After all, when you’re not focused on finding someone else to love, you have more time to focus on loving yourself. And when you love yourself, you’re more likely to attract the right kind of love into your life.
Here are some of the things I’ve learned about love from being single:
1. Love is not about finding someone who completes you.
When I was younger, I used to think that I needed to find someone who would make me whole. I thought that I would never be happy or complete on my own. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to realize that love is not about finding someone who completes you. It’s about finding someone who complements you.
The right person will make you a better version of yourself, but they won’t make you perfect. They will accept you for who you are, flaws and all. And they will help you to grow and become the best version of yourself that you can be.
2. Love is about giving, not taking.
When you’re in love, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea of receiving love. You want your partner to make you feel good, to make you laugh, to make you feel loved. But it’s important to remember that love is a two-way street.
In order for a relationship to work, you need to be willing to give as much as you take. You need to be willing to put your partner’s needs before your own, and to do things that make them happy. When you give love, you not only make your partner happy, but you also make yourself happy.
3. Love is about trust.
Trust is one of the most important ingredients in any relationship. When you trust your partner, you know that you can be yourself around them. You know that they will never judge you or betray you. And you know that they will always be there for you, no matter what.
Trust is something that takes time to build. It’s something that you have to earn. But when you have it, it makes a relationship infinitely stronger.
4. Love is about compromise.
No two people are exactly alike. We all have our own unique needs and wants. And in order for a relationship to work, we need to be willing to compromise. This doesn’t mean that you have to give up everything that you want. But it does mean that you need to be willing to meet your partner halfway. You need to be willing to make sacrifices for the sake of the relationship.
When you’re willing to compromise, it shows that you’re committed to the relationship and that you’re willing to put in the work to make it work.
5. Love is about communication.
Communication is essential in any relationship. It’s the way that we share our thoughts, our feelings, and our needs with our partner. When we communicate openly and honestly, it helps to build trust and understanding. It also helps to resolve conflicts and prevent misunderstandings.
If you want to have a healthy and successful relationship, it’s important to make communication a priority. Talk to your partner about everything, from the big things to the small things. Let them know what you’re thinking and feeling, and listen to what they have to say.
If I’ve learned anything in this period of my life, it’s this:
Love is not something that happens to you. It’s a choice that you make. You choose to love someone, and you choose to stay in love with them. Love is an active verb. It’s something that you have to work at every day.
Love is arguably the most important thing in the world. It’s the thing that makes life worth living. It’s the thing that makes us human. It’s the thing that makes us whole.
Being single can be a tough experience, yes. But it can also be a time of great growth and self-discovery. When you’re single, you have the opportunity to focus on yourself and your own needs. You can learn to love yourself and to be happy on your own.
And when you’re finally ready to find love, you’ll be better equipped to find the right person. You’ll know what you want and what you’re looking for. And you’ll be more likely to attract the kind of love that you deserve.