Maea
And I hope that you don't suffer
But take the pain
But take the pain
Maea couldn't quite hide her surprise at the revelation, but still did her best to keep her opinions on such things to herself. Sohalia didn't seem like the frivolous or uncaring type, and clearly it hadn't worked out... but it didn't make her wrong for trying. "Some make that kind of relationship work," she acknowledged, tying off the first seam before rethreading the needle. "I imagine it takes good communication skills from everyone involved... But regardless of how the constellation looks like, no. It's not supposed to be hard. If it is, then something isn't right and you'll have to examine what, and why, and whether it is worth working on or if walking away is the best course." In her limited experience, at least.
"A childhood friend of mine once said that homes are built, not found. Perhaps the same can be said for love. Sure, there's compatability and attraction to consider, but at some point it comes down to commitment. Deciding whether the other person can be entrusted with all of you, whether you're happier together or apart... I was fortunate enough to find that in someone who also saw those things in me - but I won't lie, I had more or less given up on love and relationships by the time I met Liam. It can take decades, a life time - or half a season, if you're really lucky."
She wished she could offer more reassurance, but luck was just as much a part of finding your match as emotional alignment. Offering unsolicited advice when she barley knew anything herself didn't feel right, either. "What do you want it to be like?" Perhaps by starting there, Sohalia could determine if what she had was aligning with her needs.
"A childhood friend of mine once said that homes are built, not found. Perhaps the same can be said for love. Sure, there's compatability and attraction to consider, but at some point it comes down to commitment. Deciding whether the other person can be entrusted with all of you, whether you're happier together or apart... I was fortunate enough to find that in someone who also saw those things in me - but I won't lie, I had more or less given up on love and relationships by the time I met Liam. It can take decades, a life time - or half a season, if you're really lucky."
She wished she could offer more reassurance, but luck was just as much a part of finding your match as emotional alignment. Offering unsolicited advice when she barley knew anything herself didn't feel right, either. "What do you want it to be like?" Perhaps by starting there, Sohalia could determine if what she had was aligning with her needs.
Hope if everybody runs
You choose to stay
You choose to stay
