Everyone Has An Ex

There are some love stories that just tug at the old heart strings. Nothing crazy, nothing dramatic, just old fashioned just boy meets girl, they fall in love, and the rest is history.

But the thing with fairytales is we never get the WHOLE story. Is there really such a thing as Happily Ever After … forever?

The Relationship Guy. An elusive, rare breed in this day and age - the guy who loves being someone’s person, who wants and enjoys the simplicity and comfort of being with a partner - no questioning if he likes you, no wondering how long you should wait to text - no drama.

And once you’re at this level of comfort, it’s all smooth sailing. He’s The Relationship Guy, after all. Commitment and stability is his whole thing. Or....is it? 

Patterns. They’re what keep us grounded — the familiar rhythms that shape our routines and relationships. When they’re good, they bring comfort, joy, and a sense of home. And honestly, you just can’t get enough of them.

But the thing about patterns is — not all of them are good. Some sneak up on you, starting small, barely noticeable at first. Then, before you realise it, they’ve taken hold — and suddenly, your whole life feels like it’s been turned upside down.

Religion. We often talk about the role it plays in a relationship - two people coming from different backgrounds with different beliefs. But when you find the right person, differences in belief systems don’t mean a thing, if you know you want to be together.

So when a relationship starts - and progresses - with that being the only difference, you’d never expect it to be something else entirely that blows up your relationship - and ultimately, your life.

Sometimes in life, you might feel like you’re missing a certain something but not be up for the fuss and mess and commitment that a real relationship may bring. Enter the situationship. A bit of fun with a nice person who makes you feel good, no strings attached.

But life often has its way of making even them messy. Sometimes it’s because of feelings getting involved. Sometimes it’s because it’s harder to get out of than expected. And sometimes, it’s because it turns out to not be the fun-loving easy-going situation you thought you were getting.