It's amazing how life works in mysterious ways and how you see sooooo much you had missed once you remove yourself from the situation. I do not believe I am a gullible person or easily duped. I think I just was deceived, and being deceived does not mean that the person is smarter than you- it just simply means you trusted them way more than they ever deserved.
It has been an interesting few months adjusting to life as a single woman in her late twenties but it has been a fun journey. I have realized so much more about myself and life these past few months that I never knew...
Things I have learned the past few months:
1. I have the most absolutely amazing support group. I am a strong minded woman because of my family and friends., without them I am not sure who I would be. I allowed myself to cry one day and then moved on with my life. I was determined that the situation would not change who I was, my beliefs on love or marriage or that I would become jaded, negative or a downer. I have done a fantastic job on this if I must say so myself. My outlook on life has never been better...
2. God works in mysterious ways- most people do not get a "heads up" before marrying the wrong person, and I did. For that I am forever grateful. Marriage is for life and if my partner does not agree to having those same morals then they are not the right person for me. I can already see how God is working in mysterious ways and I am excited for what the future has in store for me.
3. It feels fun to be single and to go out and meet new people, sometimes I forget.
4. Gender roles do not really exist. I have fixed so much in the house that was on his "to do list" that I just did it myself, there is no such thing as a "mans role or womans role" because each gender role can do the others "job"... and I did it all. The garage door is fixed, the living room is decorated- pictures hung and a camera alarm has been installed, the list goes on- I can get shit done on my own. ha.
5. While I do not know the plans ahead for me, I am ok with that- for the first time in my life. I have always liked to be a planner and know where my direction was headed, but we are not in control, and it makes me feel light hearted. I do not know why I ever stressed to begin with on things I could not control. simply silly.
So while my relationship fizzled, all was not lost. I have came out of this with stronger relationships with my family, friends and faith, and isnt that the most important things in life anyway? The relationship/love aspect will come in its own time, I have faith.