Moving on after a long-term relationship is, for lack of a better word, crazy. You&rsquo;ve spent years sharing routines, memories, and maybe even plans for the future with someone else, so stepping into something new might feel equal parts exciting and terrifying. Sometimes, people can even feel guilty for being happy again, especially if their last breakup was recent or if there&rsquo;s still affection for their ex.&nbsp;
But you should know that your heart is allowed to feel joy.
Your heart, no matter how damaged you may believe it to be, is resilient. And in its resilience comes its capacity to love over and over again.
You don&rsquo;t even need to completely move on and forget the past to deserve love again. That&rsquo;s just a myth, Fam. Healing from the past often happens while we&rsquo;re in the act of loving and being loved. Your last relationship may be a big part of your story, but you shouldn&rsquo;t let it consume the rest of the blank pages in your book.
And yes, we know that it&rsquo;s tempting to fill the blank pages right away, but healthy relationships aren&rsquo;t built on speed. Allow yourself and your new potential partner to take things one step at a time.
Coming into a new relationship after a long-term one is like moving into a new home. At first, it feels unfamiliar. You might still compare it to the old place, missing the way the sunlight hit the walls or how the rooms smelled like comfort.
But over time, as you fill it with new memories, laughter, and little pieces of yourself, it becomes home too.