"The Chain."

Jack's unlike any other boyfriend I've had ... He's somebody who I can actually talk with who'll understand, who cherishes and loves me unconditionally for the woman that I am, where I can be myself. Not this puppet he exploits, changing me into a prototype of the quote perfect girlfriend. With that, comes all new territory to explore ... That's all up to time, to tell for our relationship, and what that means exactly for us in the future.

The other men I dated, simply can't compare. Judgmental, picky, unintelligent. Few terribly insecure ... And I experience confidence problems, I've got shortcomings, but I've got pride and I need a man who can pick up my stroll. However, I thank them. 'Point B' doesn't exist without a 'Point A' first and foremost. I'm primed, all with thanks to them, for this 'helluva big love. Inevitably, I'm the best friend, the partner and the woman that I am for Jack with a thanks to them.

I'd never take a previous relationship for granted ... Don't forsake those valuable lessons. There's stuff, within even the most horrific relationship a gal could learn, if she's open and her feelings don't curb her enthusiasm. We learn independence, and gain strength ... "The Chain" begins to disintegrate, flicking into ash, all the while we're closer to 'The One' than imaginable.

"Listen to the wind blow,

Watch the sunrise ...

Run in the shadows,

Damn your love ...

Damn your lies."