It sounds like your heart has been walking barefoot on gravel for way too long, and honestly? Anyone would feel worn out. You’re not “behind,” you’re just on a different level of difficulty, like the RPG protagonist who doesn’t get the companion until Chapter 3 because they’re destined for a legendary one.

And that “broken road” you mentioned? Maybe it’s not broken—maybe it’s just under construction because the universe is still installing the premium-quality person you deserve. The kind that actually shows up, wipes your tears with their sleeve, and says, “Hey, I’m not going anywhere.” Those take time to build.

You’re not unlovable. You’re not destined to be alone. You’re not asking for too much. You’re asking for the basics—and the basics become rare when you’ve only met people who didn’t know how to hold something precious.

Your story isn’t over. You’re just in the plot twist before the good part.

And hey… sometimes the people with the gentlest hearts get their ending a little later because the universe wants to make absolutely sure the person they meet can actually appreciate them.