Comments on: Blush

By: Kristin

Kristin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:07:10 +0000

Please don’t feel embarassed! Thank you for being willing to be so honest with us, your readers. It is a gift I gladly receive from you. Keep loving without abandon and definitely keep becoming stronger if it ends. You inspire me not to settle for less than big love. Thanks Hope!

By: H

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:59:03 +0000

I have had my heart broken only once and I have spent the five years since actively avoiding anything that might lead to an interest in anyone.

Don’t be mortified that you have had the fortitude to try again.

By: amber

amber — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:39:52 +0000

I admire you. The mere ability to have your heart broken again and again, and yet still believe in love enough to get caught up in it is rare, and enviable.

I’ve had my heart broken exactly once, and I still find it hard to throw caution to the wind and love with all my strength.

The more you believe, the more likely it is that love will find you – and hold on.

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:15:24 +0000

Keep writing Hope. Write about it all, the good, the bad, the ugly. It keeps you real, and relatable. You are not alone in your unsuccessful pursuits for love. Your writing and your honesty are beautiful.

By: Essentially Me

Essentially Me — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:19:39 +0000

I totally get it.

The thing with me is that I get embarrassed enough to stop putting myself out there. At least you have experiences to write of.

No matter how mortified you are, never stop putting yourself out there.

By: walkingonsunshine18

walkingonsunshine18 — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:13:03 +0000

Don’t be embarassed… we have all been there! :)

By: capow

capow — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:23:14 +0000

you should never be embarrassed!

ps: I hate small talk too!

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:04:26 +0000

I found your blog about a year ago. Your writing draws me in, paints a picture of your life, good and bad. When you are happy I am happy for you, when you hurt I feel your pain.

I understand why your embarrased but please don’t stop writing. Even though you loved and lost, you don’t lose hope. And that is what keeps me coming back. I would hate to see you quit writing!

Oh and I miss those diary entries to 13-yr old Hope!

By: sparklytosingle

sparklytosingle — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:12:51 +0000

Oh don’t be embarassed. I’ve been there. I’ve written about four guys I thought were special in the last year and half as well. The first three also blew up in my face. I felt like such an idiot after the second one, and the third one, that I was so hesitant to even write about this fourth one. I totally know what you mean, but this is your life. Sometimes things don’t go as planned, but it’s still what’s going on with you, and you should feel free to write about it if you so choose. Besides you’re such a beautiful writer, I’m always a little excited when I see there’s a new post from you, no matter what you write about.

By: Tess

Tess — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:05:54 +0000

You know, I get it. I truly do. I think we all do, on some level. But I agree with everyone above – I really wish for you to not feel embarrassed about this.

This may sound cheesy, but Hope – he’s never going to be The One, until it is The One. It means that everyone has a laundry list of experiences like yours. And I think there’s something noble and endearing about the fact that even through your past bad experiences, you are still able to open yourself up and give yourself to a relationship as if it is The One – that’s so hugely valuable. You are a treasure, and one of these days, someone handsome and witty and kind and AND AND many more things will figure it out.