What a lovely piece that hit so close to home. So many men I wanted to love me like I loved them. If I just invested enough energy, helped heal their wounds, exerted and doted and and and. Isn’t it funny that we still mull over them a bit, even though it was so long ago? And that if they did it any differently, we wouldn’t be where we are now? Thanks for a great reminder of all of our progress!
I loved this piece! I have so many stories from dating in my 20s. Most of them did not feel great, but there’s something cinematic about it all now.
Did it for the plot 😉
What a lovely piece that hit so close to home. So many men I wanted to love me like I loved them. If I just invested enough energy, helped heal their wounds, exerted and doted and and and. Isn’t it funny that we still mull over them a bit, even though it was so long ago? And that if they did it any differently, we wouldn’t be where we are now? Thanks for a great reminder of all of our progress!
What’s the saying, rejection is redirection
Right on! I am 65 and divorced and your words are just as true for me as for anyone your age.
A lesson is a lesson!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 this essay has helped me accept the men I once regretted letting into my life. Thx.
This is so beautiful …
Such a thoughtful, honest and reflective piece. So well said. Bravo.
Beautiful piece, that last paragraph couldn’t be more true (and FWIW, I met my fiancé - who is quietly sitting next to me as I type this - on Hinge!)
I absolutely adore the last paragraph- I screenshotted it so I can revisit 🩷
Beautiful truths.
Beautiful!!!
❤️
Beautifully written. Loved this!
Thank you 🩷
God you are a beautiful writer. I loved this. Thank you!
Well thank YOU!
This was GOOD and I needed this reminder! Also as an ATL girl, “The Dawgs” GC hit too close to home 😭