The lonely hearts club

Valentine's Day is upon us again. As I watch my friends and family post about their significant others, I wonder, “is that what I want, or am I just content with being alone?" I have loved and lost, and I have learned from every experience. But I occasionally find myself thinking that it would be enjoyable to have a partner to share this life with. I have great friendships that I cherish with all my heart, but maybe I don’t want to be the “single friend” for the rest of my days. The continuing Covid pandemic certainly doesn't help, but I guess it's just part of life. Writing this makes me reflect on a past relationship that I really wished had never ended. What led to its end? Basically, I think that it was just a result of my own mind. I ask myself if I want to stay a lifelong member of the lonely-hearts club or if I want to pursue happiness. I also wonder if the way I feel is due to Valentine's Day and love being everywhere. As I think about it, I hope it will clear a path for me to follow that seems right. To everyone out there who might be feeling this way, keep hope. We’ll figure it out and hopefully end up happy and where we are supposed to be. Either alone or with a partner.