A Belle’s Best Friends
What can I say, the past two weeks have been the emotional equivalent of a Brazilian wax. While I’m no longer curled up crying on the couch or getting blotto before 5 p.m., I do unfortunately… still miss him… especially at night. I know, I know, no one has ever felt better after a late night phone call to an ex. (I’ve actually had a little experience with this.)
I don’t want to make it sound like I need to be put in a straightjacket or anything. I’ve definitely gotten a clearer perspective on things now that it’s not fresh. I know anyone I date who will quit over trivial matters, will never stick around for the serious obstacles in life. That being said, it still sucks.
My friends have been excellent. Take that back, OUTSTANDING. They’ve sat on my couch with me as I drank from the Prosecco bottle and managed to act as if nothing were wrong. They’ve called late at night to check on me and sent me reminder text messages to “BE STRONG”, because as it turns out… all Belles are vulnerable to late night temptations to call. I’ve received SO many emails from Belles all over, telling me their stories of heartache and giving me tips that helped them move forward. I didn’t think about it when I wrote my last post, but heartbreak truly is something we can all relate too. In many ways, I haven’t felt alone at all this week.
So this is really just a quick note to say thank you for making me feel so important and loved this week. Even my sister and I made a pact that if we got tempted to text/call our exes, we would call each other instead. I have no doubt I’ll be taking her up on that. I know there are probably sad moments still to come, but it’s good to know I have such a wonderful support system here for me until the heartache passes.
And with that, I’m starting my weekend off right and heading to the salon for a cut/color (a “breakover” must) and then out to meet girlfriends for drinks… thanks again Belles… you’re the best!
On July 16th, 2010 at 11:34 am Art said:
As my mama belle used to say when I got my heart broken(about a bazillion times), “time heals all wounds.” Some more slowly than others!
Now MY advice is “There is nothing better to help you forget an old one than a new one!”
On July 16th, 2010 at 5:09 pm Independent Belle said:
You know… I actually had a really great date Wednesday night at The Purple Pig on Michigan. So it hasn’t been all boo hoos and reminiscing this week (I have learned a few things over the years.)
On July 30th, 2010 at 8:25 pm Robin Z said:
Thank God for our girlfriends!
On July 31st, 2010 at 9:13 am Independent Belle said:
It’s the truth Robin, your girlfriends are there to pick you up and dust you off, even if you’re accident prone and fall often. I consider myself extremely lucky to have such great friends, including you!