You probably know that I've been having problems to sleep for quite a long time now. I keep waking during the night and just can't get back to sleep. And guess what I do after 1 hour rolling in the bed? Internet, of course! If you keep track of my posts on Facebook and here, you'll see that every other night I post something in the middle of the night because I woke up and can't go back to sleep. It's just suuuuuper 'productive'!
Anyway, I don't want to talk about sleeping. What I want to talk about is the sort of dream or thought I had last night before I wake up. I was remembering things from my early 20s, or something like that.
Oh, no! That was not it. I was remembering a talk I had with friends at ex-w meeting this week. There's been some couple splitting up and I wasn't aware of it and these two other friends were updating me on the case. And, obviously, I got really upset. More than 5 years of marriage and suddenly one decides that doesn't love the other.
The left one had been sad for a few months and was just getting better with the help of friends and everything. But you could still see that there was something wrong when you looked deep on those eyes. I can tell because I guess I've seen that many times in the mirror for years. And because of it I told my friends that getting hurt is the biggest reason that keeps me away from relationships - it always ends up badly. I always get heartbroken. Statistically, proven, counted, assumed, guaranteed.
And so they look at me kind amazed, both blaming it on me for saying such thing. I felt so small. Didn't realize how stupid I was when said that comment. Of course there are 2 sides to evaluate - even a circle has 2 sides (we can prove it with numbers and everything!!!) so why do I always have to rely on the bad side wondering how things should be?
This happened on Wednesday and last night I had a nightmare (someone arguing with me and I was just quiet, nodding back - argh!) but then I had this sweet dream, which was more like a memory I guess - my 20s memories.
Back then I was already internet addicted - nothing really changed about it from that time to these days - and I met this sweet guy who was sooo funny and sweet to me. And he was always sort of making moves on me, like making lots of compliments, always saying the right things, supporting me, cheering me up. So we've talked a lot on the phone, started a relationship, he came home, met my parents... we've followed the protocols as much as possible. And still, he was always like pleasing me, doing whatever he could to make me happy, and I was like being myself... sometimes spoiled, others behaving like a child, but also being a friend and a girlfriend as I thought it should be like.
Then I started to work at this place and met this other guy... we became friends. He was in a relationship too, so we swear to everyone we were just friends. But we were more than friends only that we weren't aware yet. It took a few weeks to realize that - at least for me to realize. But my boyfriend got it really fast. I always talked about the guy from work, I made them meet and talk a few times - perhaps to avoid one being jealous of other, not sure who exactly - and I tried to carry on with this bizarre love triangle but not really aware of it.
One day BF asked me what intentions did the work guy had about me... shock... What? What do you mean? Intentions for what?
The rest is pretty obvious. BF and I broke up. Work guy and his gf broke up. Work guy and I had a very complicated relationship, breaking up and getting back together several times in the last year it lasted. Harsh.
Nowadays I can say I am over the work guy. What I am not over are the wounds that I got from that relationship. Every now and then I meet someone and the even the smallest wounds I get is added to this giant wound and the whole thing just won't heal. So, yes, that's why I say I'd rather stay alone all the time. You always get hurt. For some people it is easier to heal. Others don't even get wounded, or they would need stronger hits to get hurt. But in my case, small things can make a huge damage.
Then, yes. I've learned to protect myself by using a shield, by not getting involved, by not showing up to my friends with someone else - is there anything worse than explain what happen to that person you were with the other day? Or to your husband/boyfriend? What happened and all when you just want to move on? I hate it. Guess now you can understand me a little better.
And as far as the BF goes, he is doing fine. I chose "Take Care" by Beach House as soundtrack to this post because it reminds me of him in a way. He finished med school, then got a job in a hospital for residence and all that doctor internship and the last thing I heard - he told me because we still talk when we can - he got himself another Gi (Giovanna) and they got married a couple years ago. I believe he's happy and moved on way better than I would possibly do if I were on his shoes. He's a man I admire and respect and look as an example when I think about that time. I am lucky enough, actually, because I have two examples of that time... hehehe. I don't think you'll read this, but if you do, I still have the post card you sent me from Spain when you did your backpack trip. ;)
Enjoy the music.
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