Reflection on Singlehood
When you've been with the same partner for several years, and you progressively realize that the paths no longer seem to align, my authentic self pushes me into deep reflection. No decisions are to be taken lightly. Relationships can be fixed. My parents' generation seems to find pride in celebrating decades of togetherness. My patients love sharing numbers with me. Married 25, 30, 50 years! Those numbers are impressive if... If they want to be together. If they are aligned. If they've overcome hurdles and made it better. Less impressive if they can't stand each other, and stay together because they have to... So when you see clearly that both paths are no longer aligned, there follows a sense of relief, and the start of a new chapter. A deep dive into the unknown, onto a new path that can feel somewhat confronting. I have more time to reflect... Do I have a strong network? Did I spend enough time with my friends when I was in the safety of a relationship routine? As ...
