If you scroll wayyyy back on this blog, you’ll find some posts from a time in my life where I was anxious, heart broken, depressed, and jaded. It was a time in my life where I had to be alone to grow because I had just gotten out of a toxic relationship that didn’t end on my terms at all.
Sometimes we need that. Sometimes we need our space to make mistakes, to fuck up, to do big things, and wallow in sad things alone.
But sometimes we don’t need to be alone.
My boyfriend and I are celebrating our 5 year anniversary this week. It’s the longest relationship I’ve been in.
What have I learned? Well you can take a look at some of the posts I’ve written over the past years. But this year, I came to the realization that I don’t need to be alone to grow.
In fact, he makes me grow and shows me happiness and guides me in ways I could never do on my own. If you scroll wayyyy back on this blog I was sad and I was alone. Today, I am happy and have the best little family around.
My boyfriend and I grow together. We recognize our mistakes and fix them, together. There’s no reason to back out or get scared and there’s no reason to face things alone anymore. While I think a lot of people would do good with some alone time, especially after a break up from a relationship that caused you to lose yourself, a good relationship means someone you can grow together.
Rosie Culture 
Happy anniversary!
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Thank you 🙂
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Happy anniversary! I think it’s important to learn that you can do things on your own and be ok in your own company but romantic relationships, just like family and friendships can help you grow and evolve too.
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definitely 🙂 thank you!
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Happy anniversary to you and your boyfriend, Rosie😁👍
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Thank you 🙂
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Happy Anniversary! I love what you said about not needing to be alone to grow. I’ve found that to be true as well. I know I’d be fine on my own but having someone I can rely on makes it better.
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Agree! I feel like when people are in relationships and need change or growth their first instinct is a break up and I don’t think it’s always necessary
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Happy anniversary!! Also congrats on finding yourself a happy loving relationship where you’re growing!
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Thank you 😊
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Happy anniversary!!
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Thank you 🙂
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Congratulations on half a decade of happiness together! Wishing you so many more. 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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I am compelled to your posts. I met my boyfriend in 2019, and being in a relationship with him defines my happiness with him. We went from two kids to four (I was a single mom of two when he and I met) and, hopefully, six more before we’re 50!!!
Your blog is beautiful. Happy anniversary and may you continue to have delicious and adventurous years to come.
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Thank you 🙂
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Lucky you! I just got out of a relationship and now wandering alone 😃
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A great time for some self discovery and fun!
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Still drowning in sadness. Will take some time to come up i guess.
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Took me years to get over my last break up. We’re all on our journeys it just takes some time ❤️ sending you lots of love!
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Thank you 💞 i really wish to get back to the authetic me sooner.
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Amazing post
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Sounds like you have an amazing thing! Best wishes, and I enjoyed your post!
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“But this year, I came to the realization that I don’t need to be alone to grow.”—Yes. As a matter of fact, being with someone will help you grow in ways you didn’t imagine.
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