I always get snarky remarks about being “bitter” when I say I’m no longer interested in being in a relationship. Maybe people (especially other women) just can’t understand how I can aim all my passions towards anything other than a man. Choosing to be single doesn’t mean I’m not human or that I don’t have feelings, I just prefer to live knowing that my personal happiness depends on my own choices rather than on another human being. I may not have anyone to watch movies or go on fun trips with at the drop of a hat, but I won’t have to suffer the pain of another broken promise from an unworthy partner either.
It was in May of 2008 that I last allowed myself 5 minutes, then promised I would never let myself cry over another man again as long as I live. I’m happy to say that to this day, I have kept that promise.
Never again.
