Look for love happiness not only in a romantic relationship with a steady partner, but also in lifelong friendships and family ties. Then you will always feel loved and happy.
‘A soul always returns to someone who feels like home’, writes poet NR Hart. Knowing that we are seen and accepted by someone – just as we are – makes us feel connected to another.
We often associate this ‘home feeling’ with romantic love relationships – making us feel incomplete without a partner.
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A bond between two kindred souls
But when we start to see all our relationships in this light, your whole life becomes full of love – regardless of whether there is someone you have a romantic connection with.
A love affair is a beautiful bond between two kindred souls; it creates an ultimate sense of belonging and in most cases teaches us a lot about ourselves and life. Some love relationships last only a short time, others a lifetime. Whether it lasts long or short, this romantic connection with another person is valuable in any case.
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But at least as valuable and in many cases a lot more lasting are the other relationships we build in our lives. Family ties that have been around as long as you have and that can grow stronger and stronger with enough love, attention and understanding. Friendships that survive different life stages and turbulent periods.
It is these relationships that provide the unconditionality that we often look for in a romance. So why do we so often let our happiness in love depend on that romantic form?
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So if you’re plagued by panicked thoughts, insecurity, or feelings of loneliness on a lonely night, focus on the areas in your life where love is already flowing, whether that’s a love affair, close friendship, or soul connection with a family member.
Those who focus on that will be grateful deep down for the connection with themselves and the people around him or her. And in that gratitude, love triumphs.
