Thank you so much Eliana for your response, and I also believe everything happens for a reason. You are so right, the should have and could haves we’re playing in my head for so long, but I find that I am slowly but surely escaping that thought pattern.  God has the path for me charted out, I may not understand it right now, but everything will come together I know it will.  That visualization technique is great! Thank you, I find that my thoughts can stray if I’m not careful. I’ve also been reading a lot and trying to staying the present as much as possible. I have also been distraction by National Write Month, if you’re into writing you should definitely check it out. 🙂 I’m about to start a new job so that has invigorated me, and I’m making plans to travel, and who knows who I will meet along the way…I’m kind of feeling excitement again :-).

That definitely makes sense Poppyxo :-), I know the signs now, it’s up to me to respond to them and make the best choices for myself along the way. I can’t ignore the signs again and I won’t. I want a solid relationship and I think the initial period of meeting someone is definitely vital in spotting those red flags. Yes, we can’t control other peoples actions ( I really had to think about this one for awhile lol) Just our own responses to their actions. I am also reading a book called “The Four Doors”, it’s been eye opening and I’m enjoying the perspectives. I have a tiny book stack forming on my desk now lol.  Thank you for giving me awesome relationship goals, I know that I have some work to do before I’m ready for a relationship, but who knows someone might just come out of nowhere haha.