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YOUR Relationship: Real or FAKE?

I admit, I've had a fake relationship. Everything about it was false - from the feelings I managed to manufacture, to the Hallmark cards expressing sentiments that I WANTED to feel, but didn't.

When my fake relationship was crumbling, yes - I cried. Why? I suppose because my fake relationship did not manifest into what I wanted so badly to be real. And, I desperately wanted it to be real. Alas, it wasn't. I recall receiving the obligatory phone calls and not being one bit excited when I heard his voice. "Did I want to have dinner?" *yawn* sure - no one else around, you'll do. "Did I want to go to a party?" *yawn* Oh, yah, so everyone else could observe how fake our interactions were - sure. Why not?

So as my fake relationship disintegrated into more nothingness, something inside of me awoke and started cheering. Yes, my heart felt lighter. No more lies, no more self-deception, no more telling someone that I hardly liked (let alone loved) that I "love you" (said with all the enthusiasm of "I need to do laundry"). No more opening trinkets that were bought on impulse and pretending that they were the greatest gift on Earth! Yippie!

Amazingly, as I released my fake relationship and focused on me, my desires, my needs, doing things that I enjoyed and asking the Universe to bring me someone of like-mindedness....guess what? It happened.

The Universe knows when you're in a fake relationship, and regardless of how much YOU want SOMEONE - if that 'someone' isn't true in your heart, all you get is more emptiness. If you aren't with a person that makes your toes tingle, and brings a smile to your heart (for the most part - hey, we all have crabby days), then release it. And, no - it's not better than being alone!

Wait for the real deal, and not only will your life be more fun and fulfilling - but you're rewarded with what TRUE joy feels like!

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Make it a Great Saturday!
Sending you angels,
Jane

Published Saturday, November 12, 2011 5:01 AM by Jane Wilcox
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Sunday, November 16, 2008 8:45 AM by Little White Witch

# re: Are you struggling with a FAKE RELATIONSHIP?

VERY well Said . . . In fact I sent it to a FAKE relationship!  Thank you!!
Sunday, November 16, 2008 9:24 AM by MysticWonder01

# re: Are you struggling with a FAKE RELATIONSHIP?

What a FANTASTIC post!  I think a lot of people need to hear this.  We've all been there.

Cristin
Sunday, November 16, 2008 9:29 AM by Jane Wilcox

# re: Are you struggling with a FAKE RELATIONSHIP?

LWW & Cristin, isn't it SUCH a chore to wake up every morning and MAKE yourself be "happy"????? SO glad that I'm not there anymore! It's SO much easier to wake up every morning and say "OMG - I'm the LUCKIEST person in the Universe!" :-) Glad that this blog resonated with you both!

~Jane~
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 5:17 AM by Karen

# re: Are you struggling with a FAKE RELATIONSHIP?

I too was in a fake relationship. Married to him for for 23 years, trying desparately to feel the feelings I was "supposed" to feel. After year 13 is when I realized that I was living a lie, but like you, pretending I liked what he bought, saying I love you with no enthusiasm.
But then, it happened to me too. i met the REAL man I was supposed to be with. And now, me & the ex, we are good friends. He knew all along that he too, was in a fake relationship.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 5:35 AM by Debbie

# re: Are you struggling with a FAKE RELATIONSHIP?

Yes I am in a fake relationship. He hurt so bad promised me marriage and then went back on it because I didn't know there was a another person in the relationship. He has been  hurting me because he is fake. Had his baby this year after 10 yars together and still no commitment. This is so fake it hurts.
Saturday, December 13, 2008 10:20 AM by Jane Wilcox

# re: Are you struggling with a FAKE RELATIONSHIP?

Debbie, you're on the road to recovery from a fake relationship merely by recongizing and acknowledging that you WERE in an unfilling relationship. The betrayal to your heart, to you by him, takes a while to get over. Promise, though, you'll get there! I send you angels! ~*~Jane
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:03 AM by Brigid Bishop

# re: Are you struggling with a FAKE RELATIONSHIP?

A wonderful and well-expressed blog as usual Jane!  Very true!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:43 PM by Jane Wilcox

# re: Are you struggling with a FAKE RELATIONSHIP?

Thank you, Brigid. Even though it's a repost (from exactly a year ago today) it still holds truth.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2:48 AM by Rosalea

# re: Are you struggling with a FAKE RELATIONSHIP?

Jane you never fail to educate and enlighten with your blogs.  This is a blog that is truly worth reposting for it is information so many need to hear.  Bravo!

Rosie
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:08 AM by judy2009

# re: Are you struggling with a FAKE RELATIONSHIP?

Love, love, love your blog! Add me to the list of someone who was in a fake relationship. Thankfully I have been out of that for several years, took the time to work on learning who I am and what I want out of a relationship, and recently reconnected with someone who does make my toes tingle and my heart sing! Thanks, Jane, for your wonderful words of wisdom!
Judy

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