Dare to be different and learn to be lonely

Honey, I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. It's difficult enough to let people in in the first place then when they do dissapoint you it confirms your initial belief that it's easier in the first place not to let them in, 'cos you will just end up feeling like crap when they inevitably dissapoint you.

Hmm, rambly, but I hope it makes sense. I've struggled (and still do evey damn day) with feeling like that, fighting against pushing people away before they hurt me. The thing is, I'm not sure it is safer on your own, even though you think it might be. I think it could end up a very lonely place indeed.

How to manage those feelings of dissapointment while still putting yourself out there is a tough thing and one I'm still not completely sure how to do. I think you just have to accept that there are people in your life who are there for a season, some who are there for a year or two and some who are there for longer. They all bring something important, no matter how long they're there for and how much it may hurt to let them go.