S.A. Rambles

Man, they are not joking when they say that comparison is the thief of joy. Not only does it cause us to become joy-less of the life we live but it also invites jealousy and self doubt to join the party. This year more than ever, my soul craves companionship and every time I scroll through instagram or facebook and see that someone has entered into a new relationship I immediately wonder...why not me? I try to suffocate those thoughts as soon as I realize that I'm being consumed by them but it's hard. It's hard understanding why despite your desire to be in a relationship you are still not in one. It's hard not comparing yourself to others when you seem to have similar qualities yet they are the ones in a long term relationship, starting a family or already having a family. Here I am, 26 years old and the possibility of being a long term serious relationship, being married and possibly starting a family seem so unattainable and unrealistic.  The worst part isn...