"the third error leading to the assumption that there is nothing to be learned about love lies in the confusion between the initial experience of "falling" in love, and the permanent state of being in love, or as we might better say, of "standing" in love." -- erich fromm

a quote taken from a passage called "is love an art?" by erich fromm, which i thought i would dread, but it actually is a wonderful read and is what also helped me come to terms; with what i've gained and what i've lost out of the situation, it made me feel better.

i think anyone who goes through a hard time with a relationship should read most, if not all of his entire book (which i can't recall the title of, i think it's the "art of love" but i am unsure! the passage doesn't give the full title..)

but, i feel free, in a way. i'm on my own with no worries of upsetting anyone if i do something they consider wrong, i can freely be myself and do whatever it is i want. i'm in no rush to get with someone, i feel content being single. as it is weird without that certain routine, i can get back into the swing of things easier than i'd hoped. it's only a matter of time until this 'loneliness' becomes the norm for me. but, in fact, i am not lonely at all! i have my friends, my supporters, my watchers to be there for me when i need them.

but it feels weird being without that one person you dedicated all of your love and time to.

ah well. better things to come.

thanks for listening.