Three times 'cause I waited my whole life 3

Krisya Jdulya Horvidalla

They said that our first love dispels our myths about fairytales and that our second shows us to ourselves, and that our third is often unexpected. Or is it really the third time is a charm?

In the world of love, it is often said that the third time is a charm. This phrase refers to the idea that sometimes it takes multiple attempts at finding love before finally succeeding. This sentiment is echoed in many classic love stories, where the characters must first overcome obstacles and heartbreak before ultimately finding their happily ever after. And I guess it goes the same for me. The first time I entered a relationship, I was naive, I thought that all things will go well just because we loved each other. But I was wrong. It started fun, feeling all the excitement but before we knew it, it was all going downhill and that’s when I knew its something that cannot be saved. I realized that we were not meant for each other. Cliche it may sound but we were young and we were learning from experience. The moment I got out of it, I was already crossing another line to my next destination. The second time was fine. It was calm and chill, I felt a connection but not the connection of romance. It was as if a line is consistent and not moving. And it ended with both parties waving goodbye for the last time. Then that hit me, what is it that I am trying to find? Is the other piece of me missing? Do I really need to pursue the oh-so-called love with someone?

When I entered a new stage in my life, I was expecting nothing, I want nothing more than me finding myself and understanding it better. I gained friends, lose some, learned skills, and moved on. Things were going smoothly for me. And as they say, the third time’s the unexpected. The song, “Paper Rings” by Taylor Swift was the definition of how we first met and got together. It was like water that trickled down quietly and after not so long, I realized I was already passionate about the person that I envision my future with. I felt comfortable, I felt the excitement, and even felt the stress that was caused by such misunderstandings. It was balanced. When there were good times, there were also bad times that challenges our bond. Without all the exes, fights, and flaws, we wouldn't be standing here so tall. And here we are, still together passionate, and committed with each other. I learned a lot of things from fixing our toxic behavior and supporting one another to grow better. I am a better person than I was in the past and a work-in process that aims to be the best version not only for myself but for my partner. A story that is still progressing with each day's chapters being unfolded. A future no one knows what will happen, frightened I may be but having someone I can lean on relieves me. I hope the third time’s a charm, three times 'cause I waited my whole life