Heartbreak sucks, but it's important
Start writing a post
Relationships

Heartbreak Sucks, But It's Such An Important Stage Of Life

He taught me love, but he also taught me this fact — not all stories have happy endings.

KatjaWahl
Apr 29, 2019
Washington State University
411
Heartbreak Sucks, But It's Such An Important Stage Of Life
Unsplash

At some point in your life, there is a very high chance you will have your heart broken. Whether that be from a boy, a girl or something other than that it's going to suck. While that isn't really helpful, it's true and even more so, it's important.

When I was 18, I found myself falling in love with a boy I barely knew. Little did I know at the time he would teach me so much. Remembering all the moments we had, pulling little details out that taught me how to better myself, be a good girlfriend and become a confident woman is something I will be forever grateful for. Along with this, he taught me something so extremely valuable that no one else could teach me — heartbreak.

While the story is long and complicated, it's something that I needed to experience. In fact, it's something I'm still working on experiencing now.

The short version goes something like this: At 18 I met a boy, I found myself falling for him and one day I realized I was fully in love. With this came the risk of being hurt yet, I had accepted that.

He taught me love, but he also taught me this fact; not all stories have happy endings.

In my dad's driveway, leaning against my car I looked the first person I ever loved in the eyes as he told me he didn't want to do this anymore. I crumbled inside, but that wasn't the end of our story.

Current day, and our story still hasn't fully ended. Five breakups and a few drunk texts that led us back together have come and gone. I went from loving this man with all my heart to lusting after him like nothing else in the flip of a calendar page. I told him straight up the second time we broke up, "thank you for letting me fall in love with you, taking my virginity and for fucking me enough to make me forget it all." He had become a friend with benefits I never knew would be such a large portion of my life.

Now out of my life, he's just a memory — both good and bad. The lessons he taught me stuck with me, and without him, I wouldn't have been able to grow into the person I am. So to that boy, that you for breaking my heart.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

Grateful Beyond Words: A Letter to My Inspiration

I have never been so thankful to know you.

University of New Haven
283515
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Smith College
84820
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
waitlisted
Swoon

Navigating the Talking Stage: 21 Essential Questions to Ask for Connection

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

National Writers Society
147833
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
single life
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

Marist College
51059
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

University of Oklahoma
986378
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
family and friends

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments