I was repeatedly hurt in relationships.
Ever since I was young, I worked really hard.
I performed well in school because I was smart.
I learned to put the needs of others before my own.
Friends and acquaintances often told me that I was one of the nicest people they knew.
But when it came to my romantic relationships, they were painful and unfulfilling.
I married at 22 years old, and it ended in divorce. She left for another man and I was heartbroken.
I married again at 28. Inside the marriage, I felt extremely lonely, unwanted, and unloved. It ended in my second divorce.
No matter how much I tried...
No matter how much I cared and prioritized the marriage...
No matter how much I learned about love languages or effective communication...
I could not figure it out.
What was I missing?