There was a time when I was ready to settle. But now, I can't even picture myself as someone's girlfriend anymore. I used to dream about building a life with someone, growing together, giving my all, staying through both the good and the bad. But I've been hurt too many times, and my trust has been broken. I see love differently now. I know it takes time, effort, and care, and sometimes I feel like I don't have much of that left to give. I don't want to lose myself again just to keep someone. Maybe someday, I'll believe in love again. But right now, I'm learning to be okay on my own. I'm learning to enjoy my own company and to build a life that feels good for me, even without someone beside me.