Reading your story felt like looking into a mirror. Honestly!
When I look at my life, I wish I had the wisdom you've written here; it would have saved me from a lot of pain and wasted years.
I made the decision to walk not quite long ago, and have been single since. Although somedays, the loneliness comes, but most days are beautiful and peaceful. My relationship with God feels stronger and surprisingly, despite the happiness I felt from loving someone, I feel a more peaceful kind of happiness being alone.
At least, until God brings someone with the same loving heart like mine.
This was wonderful to read. God bless you, Orla, for your wisdom.