Spiritual but not religious simply means they don't follow a set religon or doctrine strictly. They are open minded to the idea of God and the spiritual but don't really want to talk about it, ok.
The comments addressed that...people took time out to care and try to help. I didn't notice anyone saying for you to tell yourself not to care....but if they did, of course that isn't the answer. I know that isn't what I said and I don't think its what KN meant.
The answer on how not to be afraid to love again is growing stronger from the experience, and moving forward in your life because staying where you are means staying in pain. I think there may be a lot of emptiness in your life that his love was fulfilling, and now that he is gone, you are feeling it acutely. The only way to avoid the same depth of sorrow in the future is being stronger next time!
I don't know what type of answer you hoped to get? I wish there was, but there is no magic bullet.
I know how bad a broken heart can feel, but if you let it keep you down and from finding another, too much time can go by and it can ruin your chances of finding happiness. A lot of your suffering is from wrong beliefs. Seeing the truth will help you move on.
Yes, you probably will still hurt for awhile, maybe a long time. KN gave good advice to help come out of the pain. Of course its personal for everyone. Think about what gives you joy and work to bring it into your experience. Please take time to do this. You will find it hard to cry and feel sad when you are in your bliss! Find meaning and purpose in living other than romantic love. While you grow stronger, reach out in meeting others so the door is open for love to come again.
You can love again and you will. It always feels like "that" person is the only one, but those feelings are a lie. Don't let this crocodile keep the crocodile tears coming.
I meant that each PERSON is a mixture of strengths and capabilities. I wasn't referring to standing in a physical shadow; but it did have that connotation as well because women are often referred to as "the little woman".
Why will women always be in the shadow of a man? Some women are taller than some men, some are smarter than some men, it is a potpourri. It is very pessimistic and sad to think women are inferior to men as a fact.
It is not fact. We are all different and shine with different capabilities and talents. Women were not allowed to shine for hundreds of years. Don't try to put the light out when its emerging.
I remember many years ago when I was sitting in church listening to a homily by a priest. He said (regarding opposition): "If you do good, you have to expect it."
@123butterflies Or maybe we are hard to hear... I went to the door yesterday (because I heard knocking) and found out it was the television...same thing with the phone
RE: no volleyball for women........