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Hey Bella, it seems you're so busy these days.

Not really, actually. I was inactive for a few months from social media and I've been focusing more on myself and my personal growth off from social media.

Are you okay, Bella? Is there anything bothering you?

Nope. I found that being single has given me the space to really discover who I am and what I want out of life. It's been a refreshing change, to be honest.

Okay, okay. I'm glad to hear that you're taking this time for yourself, Bella, and I admire your positive attitude towards this change in your life.

Thanks, Marco. Are you in a relationship right now?

Are you asking if I have a girlfriend?

Yes, I was asking about your girlfriend.

Yes, I have a pretty girlfriend. But why are you asking this? Don't you have a boyfriend?

Nope, I am single. But I don't want to involve myself in a romantic relationship at the moment. I'm enjoying this phase of my life where I can focus on my personal growth and discover more about myself.

Happy to hear that. Are you telling me you've never had a relationship with anyone before?

To be honest, I had a very bad relationship in the past that left me quite hurt and hesitant to get into another one.

I'm so sorry to hear that, Bella. I hope you don't mind if I ask you something about your relationship.

I'd prefer not to dwell on the past, but since you're a close friend, you have the right to ask.

I understand your feelings and I don't want you to feel sad. It's okay, I'm totally fine. What was your question?

Well, I wanted to know the exact reason for your breakup.

Well, when I started the relationship with my boyfriend, things seemed to be going well initially.

Oh, I see. Then what happened later?

However, he insisted that I have to inform him wherever I go. I couldn't go anywhere without letting him know. It became suffocating to constantly be required to report my whereabouts and ask for permission to go anywhere.

Feeling really sad for you, Bella. I had no idea you were going through such a difficult time. Unfortunately, you had to experience such controlling behavior.

It's okay, Marco. Actually, his expectations became controlling and invasive, and it made me feel like I was losing my freedom. It was clear that our priorities and expectations from the relationship were not aligned, and it became increasingly difficult to continue under those circumstances.

I'm glad you were able to recognize the toxicity of that relationship and choose to focus on yourself instead. Now, let's talk about your relationship. So, how is your relationship going right now?

It's going nice. It is good to be in a relationship if you love the person and the person loves you genuinely. They don't lie to you, they make time for you, and understand you. You have a good time with them, and you genuinely laugh at each other's jokes.

Exactly. If both make efforts to keep the relationship interesting, both respect each other as they are, and don't try to change each other. Most importantly, you trust each other. If these things aren't there in a relationship, it is better to be single. There is nothing wrong with being single. I prefer to be in a healthy, loving relationship. In my experience, being single is much better than being in a bad relationship. Being single gives you a lot of freedom that you won't have in a relationship.

Now, let's talk about something different. Why is breakup so common in the modern world?

Many people rush into relationships based on initial attraction without taking the time to truly understand each other. They mistake infatuation for love, leading to relationships that are not built on a strong foundation of understanding and compatibility.

I completely agree with you. I think love and attraction are not the same. Love is not blind; attraction is blind.