“I don't know what to do.”
That's what my friend said to me the other day. She was talking about her relationship. She’s been with her boyfriend for about a year, and things have been good. But lately, she's been feeling like something is missing.
She can't put her finger on it, but she just doesn't feel the same way about him anymore. She still cares for him, but she's not sure if she's in love with him anymore.
I listened to her as she talked. I could hear the pain in her voice. I could tell that she was really struggling.
I didn't know what to say. I've never been in a relationship like that myself. I've never been in love with someone and then fallen out of love with them.
But I did know one thing: I wanted to help her.
So I just listened. I let her talk. I let her get everything off her chest.
After a while, she started to cry. I put my arm around her and let her cry. I didn't say anything. I just let her cry.
When she was finished crying, she looked up at me and said, “Thank you.”
I smiled and said, “You're welcome.”
I'm not sure what the future holds for my friend and her boyfriend. But I do know that she's a strong and amazing woman.
And I know that she'll get through this.
If you're in a similar situation, I want you to know that you're not alone.
There are people who care about you. There are people who want to help you.
Don't be afraid to reach out to them.
Don't be afraid to ask for help.
You're not alone.