Let's be honest - it's scary. But also possible.
Allow yourself not to rush
Love is not a marathon. Not an obligation. Not a "must."
You have the right not to search. Not to want. Just to be yourself.
When you heal - this is already a step towards love. Because you are getting your heart back.
A pause is also music. And your "not yet" is an honest chord.
Accept that you are different now
You are no longer the same person who loved then. You have new boundaries, new values, new eyes.
You know that you can survive pain - which means you are capable of deep love.
You are not broken. You have become deeper. Love for you is like a fine wine, now it requires a mature taste.
Start with trusting yourself
First, trust yourself. Your "yes". Your "no".
You have the right to choose. And the right to be afraid.
Your intuition is the best filter. And an open heart does not mean careless.
"I am ready for love, but I choose." is strength, not weakness.
Love not to fill the emptiness
But to share the fullness. Do not look for a savior - be a companion.
Not "I need you", but "I want to be near".
This is mature love: when two strong people choose to go together. Not to complement, but to multiply.
You are not a half. You are a whole. It's just that in your heart there is room for one more light.
Open your palms. Do not hold - touch
Love is not a cage. Not a fortress. It's a dance. Sometimes - with pauses.
Don't be afraid to feel. Don't be afraid to open up - but open up to those who hear, not to those who demand.
It's not scary to live with an open heart. It's scary to live without a heart.
The ending?
No. This is not the ending. This is a prologue.
You are alive. You can feel. That means you are already capable of love.
And when you are ready - just tell yourself:
"My heart is open. And I choose love. Without fear. Without haste. With warmth."