Grateful to have had a great relationship that ended. via /r/gratitude

I saw a man for a few months that completely changed my life.

The connection was instant, the chemistry was other worldly. We were very different and at very different stages in our lives, but the communication between us was open and honest, the connection was nurturing and healing, and it made me believe in goodness of humans again.

He understood me. I understood him. We both had never felt so vulnerable and seen by another person. It was beautiful. After being pretty numb and emotionally closed off due to abusive relationships, I finally allowed someone in again and they didn’t take advantage of my vulnerability and kindness.

It moved fast and burned hot. We both knew due to life circumstances that it couldn’t last forever and there were very real, immovable obstacles that prevented from being with each other long term. Our lives were on two different paths that just so happened to intersect.

We ended things amicably with deep love, admiration, and appreciation. We both changed each other’s lives for the better and healed ourselves and each other. I think back on that time with him not with sadness that it ended, but with gratitude that we shared such a powerful connection for the time we did.

Thank you for everything, Scott. You brought me back to life.