Dear the Girl Who Feels Stuck,

You are worthy of a natural, healthy relationship. Think about it. Really think about it. He might be what you want, but is he what you deserve? The right guy will be willing to cross an entire ocean for you to make you happy. Maybe not literally, but still. Don't settle. You will be so unhappy in the end.

We've all been there, myself included. The pointless arguments. The pettiness. The untrustworthy thoughts. And that's not to say that he is all to blame here. We all make our fair share of mistakes. But if you stop and think, you'll realize that it could be so much easier. My mom once told me that when you're with the man you're supposed to be with, it will be so natural that you'll never have any doubts in your mind. Give yourself that chance to love like that, and to let that man love you. You never know who will be just around the corner.

I know that everything I'm saying is a giant leap of faith. But who doesn't want to jump every once in a while? After all, God will bless you and keep you headed in the right direction. He's made a man (or woman) that will be your exact partner. The love of your life. You need only trust Him.

Love is such a powerful thing to waste on the wrong person. 1st Corinthians 13:4-7 states, "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." Find a partner that will not settle for less. Stand up for yourself. Love yourself. Find a way to live up to those important words. Never settle for a man who wouldn't give even a city for you, when you're handing him your entire world.

Sincerely,

The Girl Who Broke Free