They say "it is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all."

Usually, I would be the first person to object to this kind of thing, but I'm here today to tell you that heartbreak is actually a good thing. There are a couple different types of heartbreak from different people:

1) Significant Others

2) Close Friends

3) Family Members

4) Other trusted friends

Heartbreak comes in many forms but it hurts all the same. Whether its a close friend betraying trust, or a family member who can't seem to accept you for who you are; hurt is hurt. We go through life putting up walls to not let others hurt us if we allow them to see the real us. Wearing your heart on your sleeve is one of the scariest things a person can do in any type of relationship - friendship or otherwise. Putting your trust and hope that whoever you have gifted this to will not stomp on it like a bug.

Being vulnerable to some people is more unbearable than sticking pins in your eyes. But being vulnerable is so important. It allows us to get to know people beyond face-value that has been carefully crafted. If we close ourselves off, we miss out on opportunities to show others support and love and be able to get that love and support in return. Heartbreak is a good thing, no matter how crazy that seems. It allows us to learn more about ourselves and the type of people we want around us. Heartbreak makes us stronger and more resilient when life throws us curveballs. It gives us a chance to be who we want to be if we stop ourselves from immediately throwing up walls.

How do we continue to be open when we've been hurt so many times before? We continue to be open and know that the right people will come along who will protect our hearts as if they were their own. Wearing your heart on your sleeve invites the right people to come along and be vulnerable with you. Be honest with yourself and know that you are capable of being open.