Relationships – Page 7 – On Life, Hope y todo lo demás…

Thoughts to avoid like a plague after a breakup!

I’m sure that more than once you’ve gone through a breakup, and certain thoughts, even if you agreed with the split, can hurt and make you miserable. If you are a normal human being, you will experience the pain of loss, this is unavoidable, but you can try to avoid, just like an alcoholic, certain […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Our Best Intentions.

We get into relationships with our best intentions and often no matter how good those intentions are, in time it doesn’t work out. We grow, we change and need something different and we must accept that. It may be sad but if done right, both parties win and get a second chance.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Things I didn’t know about a separation.

Now, I have yet another life experience to talk about. And yes, it’s inspiring me to write so I am milking it. Although it’s only the beginning, and I can only speak from this point, hopefully, things will look brighter in this area soon. You want it to be civil and nice, but it takes two […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Shedding fears one at a time.

Only time, self-awareness and introspection make it possible to overcome our fears. One at a time, like shedding skin, do they part and leave us. However, only when the time is right and we are ready.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Disappointed but not brokenhearted.

When I was a teen, a terrible one, my father always told me, “lovers come and go, but I will always be there for you through thick or thin because you are my daughter, and I love you unconditionally. Don’t ever forget that.” Now, more than ever, I know this to be true.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

My grandmother at 98 inspires me to be alone.

Every Sunday, I try to call my grandmother who raised me in Spain since I was 3. If I don’t, it’s because I don’t have the heart to call her when I’m sad. Yet, when I call her she cheers me up and makes me laugh.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Moving is the best time to let go of the past.

Moving is hard. Especially when ending a 14-year relationship. It’s a confusing time, a time to desperately move on and pack essentials. Letting go of items that keep you stuck in the past.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

The safety we need to feel may come from a “safety blanket.”

We all had at some time either a safety blanket when we were children or some sort of stuffed animal that made us feel safe. Mine was pink, and my grandmother still has some shreds stowed away. I loved that pink blanket. I felt safe but as I grew up I had to let it go. We […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

My life alone is not lonely.

My father, years ago gave me a book entitled “Solas.” Maybe he knew all along that I don’t belong to the married, to the couple, but to the bunch of people who live happily ever after in the company of friends and family. I agree.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

I’m no longer a fighter but I may be wrong.

I am no longer a fighter, meaning that I dislike arguing over anything with people. No matter the circumstance, I rather walk away or let it be and be at peace. I’m very in tune with “not changing people.” But there are instances when, maybe, I’ve heard, it’s normal to disagree and get into minor arguments.