Cheers To The Men I loved

Ok. Yes. I stand before you, a hopeless romantic. I too have once, twice, well a few times have been bitten by the love bug. I still remember my first crush. He was brilliant. And then my second crush, well, he was a looker! Then my third.....
Well, you get the point. I've loved many, and each so differently.

For each man that I've loved, they've offered so much to me. Although, many loved me incorrectly, they all taught me things that were very valuable. The first crush taught me that although we are taught "persistence will get you far", infatuation gets you no where. One crush taught me, that although many times we as women are at times more obsessed with our looks, being smart and classy will not only catch the attention of others, but will help KEEP it. A one year relationship taught me that the best relationship is not that of people, but our relationship with God.

Now, I know what you're thinking; if all these lessons had been taught from these men, why am I not still with them . That's easy. Each crush, relationship, friendship, etc from these men, served their purpose. I did not leave out of any of these relationships without learning something amazing. I often find myself bragging about how influential these men are  to me. I've been hurt by many, loved incorrectly by some, and left numb by few; but I still take my hat to them all.

For the many who have hurt me, I've been taught about strength.
For the ones who loved me incorrectly, they taught me about standards.
For the ones who left numb, taught me how to pray even harder.

You see, each man has taught me something. No matter the outcome of our relationship.

So Cheers to them....to the men I loved.