These Women Thought They Lost “The One,” But Ended Up Finding Much Better Partners
Ending a relationship, especially one that lasts long-term, can be terrifying. Many people wonder if they lost “the one” and will ever find another person who can make them feel as comfortable and in love.
While this fear is natural, it is far from the truth. One Reddit user named Kiwithecthulhu recently asked women on the internet to share their stories. Many thought they lost “their one,” only to find someone who truly made them much happier.
She Was Broken Up With, Out Of Nowhere, Over The Phone
“I was in a relationship for about three years. Then, he unexpectedly dumped me as soon as I got back into America. I was out of the country for a few weeks and it happened as soon as I had service. It was really awful to be broken up with that way.”
“My phone was also blown up with charming and long texts from a friend. He told me how much he missed me while I was gone. He did not even know that I had been dumped yet, but his texts made me feel much better. They also made me believe maybe they were a sign.”
“He had always begged for me to give him a chance, but I constantly turned him down for years! So, I gave in, drove two hours to see him after I got back from the airport, and something just clicked with us. It was so weird, and I never expected to feel that way about him.”
“After I saw him that day, I was hooked. The guy I always turned away and turned down ended up being my soulmate, and I adore him with everything I have.”
“We’ve now been married for seven years, together for eleven years total, and we have a seven-year-old. Your person is out there, I promise. They will walk into your life when you least expect it.”
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Her Relationship Ended Two Months Before Her Wedding
“I spent eight years in a relationship with someone who I was going to marry. He was my first serious relationship, and I thought he was my one and only forever. I could not bear to think of life without him, and I believed our love was stronger than all of our fights and hardships.”
“But then, we ended up breaking up just two months before our wedding after another woman came into the picture. He ended up immediately getting into a relationship with this other woman, and I was heartbroken. After the initial grief, I began to gain perspective. I realized how much mental and emotional abuse he put me through for eight years. Amazingly, I got over him pretty quickly.”
“Not so amazingly, I still needed over a year’s worth of bi-weekly therapy to heal from the damage. I was dating just for fun during that time since I did not think I was ready for another relationship. Most of the dates sucked or did not lead to anything other than a drink and conversation.”
“But then, about one year after my breakup, I went on a date with someone who I thought was nice. I kept seeing him because our dates were enjoyable, we could hold a conversation, and the s*x was good.”
“About three dates in, we had the ‘what do you want’ conversation. I told him I just wanted to be casual because I was not ready for anything more He was very chill and never pressured me, so we kept seeing each other.”
“Fast-forward five years, and he is now my husband. We laugh about how I once told him I just wanted to be casual.”
“He is a wonderful human, and I knew I wanted to marry him when I realized our relationship was the easiest relationship I’ve ever had in my life. The love feels different because it’s less desperate and confusing. Instead, it is more healthy and refreshing.”
“Heartbreak is terrible and all-encompassing. But, I will say that I am glad I broke up with my ex. I think about how much better my life is because I didn’t marry him. Instead, I was able to meet and marry someone infinitely better for me.”
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Her Boyfriend Left After She Became Pregnant
“Seven years ago, I met a guy at work. Even though he was physically not my style, he was smart and funny. I felt normal and safe when I was with him. It was a great relationship– or so I thought.”
“After two years, I found out that I was expecting a baby. Then, I found out that it was a reason for him to leave me. Finally, I also learned that the man I was having a baby from– and who I thought was the love of my life– was a liar who was already engaged to someone else.”
“Then, three years ago, I met my current boyfriend. The second he touched my hand, it was like something warm and sparkly ran through my veins. I looked into his eyes, and it was like the whole planet shifted.”
“He can read me like an open book. He knows how I feel and what I need just from being in the same room as I am. Communication has never been easier. He also accepts my daughter even though she is not his and has a great relationship with her. She adores him.”
“There are so many reasons to love him. But really, it’s like nothing I knew before was true love. Have faith. You will find your perfect match.”
She Thought They Were High School Sweethearts
“We met in high school, dated for four years, and even moved to a foreign country together. Everyone– including us– thought we were ‘the ones’ for each other and that we would marry and have kids.”
“But, the relationship eventually turned toxic. We argued often, he would call me names, and he did not respect any boundaries. Still, I thought he was the one for me. I thought there would be no one better or nobody else who would ever love me.”
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“During the last six months of our relationship, I met this guy online, and we became friends. He is an absolute angel. I always thought that any woman he’d date would be the luckiest.”
“I broke up with my ex a few months later after I could no longer see a relationship with him. He also told me that he planned to break up with me for a long time. So, it was kind of mutual.”
“It was still heartbreaking because we were supposed to be ‘the ones.’ But, now I am dating my friend, and I am so happy. I never knew you could be this happy in a relationship.”
She Met Her First Husband In College
“I married my ‘college sweetheart.’ We were together from nineteen to twenty-age– a nine-year relationship. I really thought he was the one. Maybe he was for that period.”
“But, we fell in love really young. And, throughout the years, we never really matured to the point where we could be effective parents together. We kind of held each other back– as if we could tell that growing up meant growing apart. So, even though we had done the marriage and mortgage thing, we were pretty emotionally immature.”
“Then, he had an affair. I was shocked into commencing a divorce, and I went through lots of self-reflection and growth.”
“I kid you not, just five months after that, I met my now-husband! He had moved to my city about one and a half years prior. We have the kind of relationship where we respectfully challenge each other to continue growing, learning, and improving. We do not enable each other’s vices and immaturity like my ex-husband and I did.”
“Now, I am thirty-two, and we have been together for three years. We are also expecting our first baby. He is absolutely ‘the one,’ but for like nine years, I really thought it was the previous guy.”
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“Life is funny, and we can get things wrong. People come and go from our lives for a reason. Wishing you all the best healing from your heartache. Just let it happen because it will.”
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