There comes a stage in life when you have had a few heartbreaks and the idea of emotionally investing into someone scares you. At least, I was going through this phase. After being in a serious relationship that did not turn out as expected, the last thing I wanted to do was to step into another one. But then, there was a dilemma. My married friends were busy in their life and the rest were having fun with their partners. Being single gave me all the freedom but somewhere, I wanted a companion as well.
The only feasible solution to my problem seemed to be a casual relationship. Thanks to dating apps, I was in a no-strings-attached relationship within two weeks and happily bid farewell to my single status. The guy I liked was well-educated, fun-loving and most importantly, understood what I needed from the relationship. He was about to shift to Australia after ten months and a casual relationship was the perfect option for him as well.
We had a discussion on how we will stay honest with each other and enjoy the present without making any plans for our future. So, my love life took a new turn and every day brought a sense of excitement. We used to chat almost the entire day and took comfort in finding we had a lot in common.
We spent most of our evenings strolling in the park and were equally happy spending the rest visiting the popular eateries or pubs in our neighbourhood. We both were professionally successful and there was a sense of relief in having someone around who understood the challenges of my life. Till now, I had no complaints from my life.
The months ahead were exciting as well. We went on a weekend trip, sent surprised gifts to each other at the office and made efforts to meet at least thrice a week. We never spoke about marriage or what we expected from our future. Without even realising, he was becoming an important part of my life and maybe, this was the point when I needed to step back.
