Relationships, of any nature, are far from perfect. They may feel perfect at times but then the slightest mishap occurs, causing everything to tumble and spiral downhill. Eventually things will turn and seem to progress again, but they may continue along this seemingly endless roller coaster of incessant ups and downs. So why do we do this to ourselves? Is it for love? Do we simply shrug and decide that’s life? Maybe so, but why should we settle?

Settling seems to be a very ambiguous action. How can one possibly know for sure that they are or are not settling for less than they deserve? Is this even remotely possible to determine? Or is it necessary to risk losing everything you want (or think you want) on the off-chance there might be better? Is the grass truly greener on the other side?

All these questions will probably remain unanswered but in my mind, I’ll eventually find the answers. Maybe it’s this hopeful determination that inspires me to continue in my relationships and perhaps in life itself? Or maybe it’s just simply love…