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Rather than jumping to conclusions, give them the opportunity to apologize and explain what was really going on.

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The truth is, you can approach this crisis from either a place of fear or a place of possibility. 

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Remember when you promised that you were just taking a break and that you still love me?

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My partner would have stood up to their neck
as the water rises in the flood
my partner would have said
“Cool. We will figure this out. I’m here. I’ve got you.”

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Why the hell do I feel like this? Why do I feel so uncontrollable? Why do I already feel like a failure? 

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Eating a cookie with a cup of coffee in the afternoon is loving. Having a glass of wine while you share stories of the day is nourishing. Scarfing an entire package of Chips Ahoy! while sitting in front of the TV or downing an entire bottle of wine is not.

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You’ve lost your spark and you need to shake things up in order to get it back. Change won’t happen if you don’t make a change. What did you used to get super excited about as a kid? Skipping? Doodling? Making mini pizzas with questionable toppings? Re-visit the good times and bring them back! You’re never too old.

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When all the freshman can go out on a Monday and you’re like “What?! How?! Don’t you people have work to do?!” you feel old. This past year I’ve realized that there is a huge difference between the age of 18 and the age of 21. And that difference is simply being an adult.