“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” – Audrey Hepburn
In remembrance of my maternal grandparents on their heavenly wedding anniversary.
Tag: love
Heartache – my old friend.
I’m not sure there is anything as painful as loving someone who didn’t, or couldn’t, love you in the way you needed.
What’s even more painful is when that person did love you as you needed – then stopped.
Continue reading “Heartache – my old friend.”Quote of the day.
“People who love to eat are always the best people.”– Julia Child
Quote of the day.
“I have to admit, an unrequited love is so much better than a real one. I mean, it’s perfect… As long as something is never even started, you never have to worry about it ending. It has endless potential.” – Sarah Dessen
Sorry, seems to be the hardest word.
I recently saw a meme, quote, or whatever you choose to call it, that hit me right where it hurts.
The words are not verbatim, and I wasn’t able to find it again, but it went something like:
“If she loves me, she’ll text.”
“If he loves me, he’ll text.”
“End of story.”
How distressing!
Can we imagine how many relationships, that may have lasted a lifetime, were stopped short because of something as ridiculous as that – miscommunication, misunderstanding, stubbornness, pride, ego – and stupidity?
It breaks my heart.
If you love and miss someone, say it. Text, call, show up on their doorstep – well, that may be a bit too stalker like. Don’t do that!
But do let it be known. And if you can, if it’s a healthy relationship that just took some wrong turns, work through it together. People are sometimes too quick in giving up. However, be sure you know the difference between giving up – and needing to walk away for valid reasons.
This goes for any relationship – family, friends, wives, husbands, girlfriends and boyfriends.
Don’t be afraid to say, “I’m sorry”, or “I was wrong”. It won’t kill you, but living with the regret just might.
It’s double quote day!
“Love is a friendship set to music.” —Joseph Campbell
Nothing more perfectly describes my parents’ relationship and this second quote of the day is in honor of them.
Happy anniversary to my mother and father!
Your friendship and love is a gift to all of us. What a stellar example of what a relationship can and should be.
Slainte!
Celebrating those we love.
It’s my usual post-dinner party reflection, when the table has been cleared, the dishwasher is running and the fragile pieces have been hand washed with love, dried and set aside to put away tomorrow – well, today.
Continue reading “Celebrating those we love.”Don’t let memories blind you from reality.
In conversing with a friend tonight, we chatted about relationships and other lessons life has offered us. Whether it be family, friends or romance, relationships can be complex – or rather the people within the relationships can be complicated.
I was thinking about my most recent relationship. I love him, always will – but I didn’t love our relationship and that is why I finally needed to part ways. It wasn’t healthy for me. And I realized that I wasn’t healthy for him, even if that wasn’t his decision. I may never move on, who knows, but he afforded me the opportunity to work through my own issues. There’s a lesson within every relationship – and he may have been my best.
People say remember the good times, the memories that make you smile. I beg to differ. Continue reading “Don’t let memories blind you from reality.”
Quote of the day.
“Peace is the simplicity of heart, the serenity of mind, tranquility of soul, the bond of love.” ― Pio of Pietrelcina
Quote of the day.
“That’s what people do who love you. They put their arms around you and love you when you’re not so lovable.” – Deb Caletti