I recently met someone that I was romantically interested in and although things didn’t go very far, they are still in my life. It has required me to look within for a balance of strength and compassion to give myself grace in order to let go of what I thought the outcome would be.

I can forgive myself for expecting more than he was capable of and also let go of romantic ties that came with expectations.

In addition, here are 9 affirmations I tell myself to let go of this and other emotionally painful situations:

1. It always gets better.

2. I believe in unconditional love.

3. I embody unconditional love.

4. I am worthy of genuine love and respect.

5. I align myself with healthy relationships.

6. I deserve emotionally and physically available people in my life.

7. I choose to move on with my life.

8. Through hurt can come the ability to transform it into lessons and wisdom.

9. I am love.