Dating rumor galore!

Are Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid back together? I sure hope so!

The two A-list celebrities dated for two and a half years before devastatingly breaking up a month or so ago, but they have been spotted kissing publicly in the Big Apple. This has gotten me thinking about that old saying: "You only appreciate what you had when you no longer have it."

So, can breaks be beneficial? Even necessary for a long-lasting, healthy relationship?

Just the other day I was saying that breaks are silly since if two people really want to take a pause in their relationship they should just break up. But then I looked back on my failed relationships and realized that partnerships are challenging - sometimes, when you're with another individual for so long, you lose yourself a little and need to step away to rekindle yourself with, well, yourself!

This is essential for beings who are maturing, finding themselves, and learning about who they are. If you want to grow together as a couple, you must ensure that you are growing as an individual, as well.

In a perfect world, no couple would argue or disagree or agree to disagree, but, in reality, when two people are placed together, their unique minds are bound to collide. Both Zayn and Gigi gave "breakup statements" on Instagram and the two expressed their love and admiration for one another; thus, the breakup seemed civil and was a "difficult decision" for both parties.

A close source to Zayn revealed that he utterly loves Gigi and wants to marry her. Their relationship was built on what seems to be a stable platform, but all relationships shake from time to time—even the strongest ones. Even after their breakup, Gigi ended her statement with, "As for the future, whatever's meant to be will be," acknowledging a possibility for the two to get back together.

Nonetheless, in general, sometimes giving people a second chance doesn't work. I can't speak for Zayn and Gigi's personal issues, but when a couple breaks up because the pair can't work together on something, one individual isn't happy, one individual has asked the other for something and there hasn't been any improvement, etc., the relationship still falls apart after the honeymoon period comes to an end.

People don't necessarily change like that.

Zayn misses Gigi dearly and wants to get back together with her - yet, Gigi is hesitant and protecting her heart. She has a right to do so. Zayn could just be going through the common sentiments everyone goes through after a breakup—denial, fear, longing.

Of course, individuals mature, change, and shape their identity as they go through life; nevertheless, certain aspects of their disposition remain, and sometimes these characteristics break apart a relationship.

You may love the person, but even a break can't fix some issues—it all depends on the individual relationship itself.

All in all, I wish Zayn and Gigi the best. I hope they find an equilibrium and a happy place for them.