I’m single and I’m fine with it – don’t pity me

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines atI ran into a work acquaintance the other day. She asked if I had someone “special” in my life. “Nope,” I replied with a smile. But she looked concerned and assured me not to worry, that I was “a catch” and would find someone soon. While her sentiment was well meaning, I found it irksome.

Not everyone was disdainful. A good number of people offered me their pity. This also felt odd. I had made a choice that ultimately improved my life and my children’s lives. If you want to pity someone, pity those that stay in stale relationships because the unknown is too terrifying. For some people, stability is comforting. It doesn’t matter if that stability is suffocating the life out of them.

Since my divorce, I have had several deep, loving relationships. They were valuable, sometimes painful experiences that allowed me to grow. I have had fun, casual relationships as well. These, too, have been valuable and I am grateful for each one of them. Ultimately, these relationships have all ended. Walking away from a bad marriage gave me the courage to walk away from other relationships. I no longer hold on to something that is broken and unfixable. I have learned the beauty of letting go.

Narcissistic drivel.

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