I have been divorced three times, and then finally found a great man that I had a wonderful relationship with for two years until he died. I was scared for a while. I didn't think I could risk all of that again. Then I did risk it all again, and got hurt again very recently. And I thought it would take time before I would heal and be ready to risk it again.
Now, I've healed, and I realize that life is all about risk. No, I'm no longer afraid to give my heart to someone again. I'm strong enough to do it and to survive whatever happens. And I realize that I need to find someone to have mutual love and respect with, to share life's journey with, again. I'm just coming into it more complete and whole than I ever have before, and I'm not willing to settle for less than what I seek.