To begin, we have to understand the heart.

This connection may only be felt in moments.

Or perhaps it was felt years ago and hasn’t surfaced in a while.

Shelly Bullard, MFT

Unfortunately, none of that matters.

Peopleremain attachedto the person they’ve experienced the deepest sense oflovewith so far.

We accept this love, even if it comes with a ton of hardship.

We accept it, even if the person doesn’t feel like a good fit.

Yes, of course, when you love yourself, you won’t tolerate being treated less than magnificently.

But I also know that it’s more complicated than that.

In most cases, I think this scenario exemplifies the strength and conviction of the heart.

We all have the capacity to feel deep love.

When we exchange this deep love with others, we see them in an incredible light.

This is calledunconditional love.

Unconditional love allows you to overlook human flaws, which is part of the magnificence of the experience.

That perfect moment is bliss!

And this perfection is not the whole story of the relationship.

Yes, you may have loved your ex unconditionally.

Yes, you saw them at their best!

Yes, those moments were damn, f-ing good!

And yes, it’s true,they might not be the right person for you.

This is one of the most difficult learning experiences in relationships.

Luckily, there’s a way through to the other side.

Without it, it’s going to be very difficult to say goodbye.

Saying goodbye to someone you love is sad.

Luckily, if you feel unconditional love for your ex, that feeling never goes away.

While the form of your relationship will change, your care for them will not.

It’s normal to feel scared that you may never feel a love that strong again.

But the truth is, we’re capable of havingmany great loves.

Faith will take you a long way.

Don’t lose sight of what you want.

It might sound awful right now, but it’s true.

Ask yourself:

Then, when you get a clear picture of this person, fantasize!

We all deserve to be in relationships that feel good to us.

The process of letting go is hard, and you’ve likely struggled.

You know you’re ready to let go, and trust me, you might.

Keep processing all of the above.