The art of letting go: it's definitely a tough skill to master. We as humans are emotional beings who are often led by their feelings and not by logic. So often we meet people and life seems to be going so well but we all know nothing lasts forever. I have found myself talking to friends of mine who are in relationships that are struggling. I am convinced that the longer we hold on to obviously failing relationships, whether it be family, friend, or spouse, we start to lose ourselves. I know it takes courage and strength but at some point we have to move on and live our own lives, but all too often we sometimes go running back.

A long time ago a teacher told me that people don't know what they like, they only like what they know. I believe that to be true in all aspects of life. I believe that the reason why some people go back to these broken relationships is because that is what they know. People would rather continue to struggle than step out on their own and move on. It is so hard for some people to just give it all up because they might be afraid they may not find something better. Some people equate comfort with being content and it shouldn't be like that. We should have enough belief in ourselves to know that it will be okay, that we will be okay to move on.

I know a girl who has been on - and - off with a guy over the past few years. They have broken up and gotten back together so many times, it's really kind of ridiculous. One would think that after months and months of trying to make it work, they would just call it quits. I think everyone knows they're not good for each other except them. Their business seems to always floating around; nothing was ever private with them. He cheated, she cried, He apologized, she took him back, he cheated again. This just seemed to be the cycle of their relationship. My question is why do people go back to situations like that?! At that point, there has been nothing but lies and betrayal. How can those two have a successfully functioning relationship when nothing seems to be right?

I am here to tell you all to know when to leave and not go back. I know that the example I provided is sort of extreme, but no matter on what level of dysfunction there is, don't go back. There has to be a reason why it's not working, and that's okay. Not every relationship is going to work! I think people who are afraid of moving on have a lack in their self-confidence; It's like they don't think they have life after that particular relationship. I am here to tell you from personal experience, going back to broken relationships are just that; walking back to broken pieces. You will never be able to move forward. Sometimes we hold on to memories and try to carry those with us, but at what point do we realize that we love the memories of a person more than the person standing in front of us.

I urge everyone, including myself, to look toward better days. Happiness and good experiences are always just around the corner but we can never attain those if we never allow ourselves to walk along. Stop looking for happiness in the same place you lost it, there is nothing left but tears and heartbreak. I promise you this, if you step out on faith you will always be greatly rewarded. Life always has a funny way of stripping something way from you, only to show that there is always something better out there for you! Never be afraid to continue on this journey called life- you deserve to give yourself a chance. Enjoy the journey!