There are very few of us who have experienced the intricate transition of young, high school love to real life relationship. There are even fewer whose attempts have been successful.

It's hard to view ourselves objectively. Most people don't change overnight, it's a slow process that isn't evident while we're in it. For most this is not a problem, but when you are rooted in another person, they see every change reflected in your eyes and it is nearly impossible to stay in love because the person you love ceases to exist.

For some lucky few, the person they see born from the change is even more lovely than the person they once loved. They fall in love every day because every day they get to know someone new. They are more lucky than you can imagine.

And I'm happy for them, because it sure as hell didn't work out for me.