Your next chapter will be your best yet – all you have to do is turn the page.
Standing alone at the end of a relationship can feel like you’ve reached the final page of a beloved book. You ask yourself: Can you ever find a woman as great as her? The story you thought you’d be living until you’ve grown old has come to an unexpected close. And now you feel lost. Maybe overwhelmed. You don’t feel like turning the pages.
But what’s important is this: You’re not at the end. There are many other stories to explore. Maybe better, but most certainly, different. Now is your time to make a new beginning, take control and write your next best story.
Your ex-girlfriend doesn’t have to be the last page of that story. You are the author of your own life. You’re a man who never gives up. You keep on going. You keep on exploring new ideas, hopes, and dreams.
What plotlines have you not yet explored? What character traits do you want to develop in yourself? Is there something to take away from your breakup? Maybe it’s time to embark on that adventure you’ve always dreamed of, to learn something new, or to rediscover parts of yourself that may have been set aside.
Your past experiences are valuable ink to write a new story. I’m not telling you to just “get over it”. I know you miss her and that’s alright. But I encourage you to find new inspiration. Make plans for the future and ask yourself where you can go from here. The past experiences have given you wisdom, strength, and a deeper understanding of what you want in life and in love. Use these insights to craft your next grand adventure.
Be open to new characters entering your story. Don’t rush it, but who knows, maybe in the future, when you least expect it, you’ll meet someone new. Until then, take the time to go on a “character training arc” like we see in so many great stories. The most compelling stories are those where the protagonist grows, learns, and embraces new challenges. And you’re the main character here. The inspiring guy who gets back up after he’s been beaten down. Go for it and never give up hope. Never stop fighting for a good life.
