On a sunny afternoon, I sat in front of the window, holding a book, quietly savoring the story between the words. Suddenly, my phone rang, and a text message sent ripples through my heart.
"Little sister, do you want to go out to dinner together on the weekend? I want to make an appointment with you!" The content of the text message was so simple, but it made me feel endless mixed emotions in my heart.
Older leftover women, a label that once sounded unattainable, is now like a mirror, facing my heart. I couldn't help but fall into deep thought and think back to my past.
I am a successful woman with my own career and life. I worked hard to pursue my dreams, but I encountered setbacks again and again on the road of my relationship. Once, I gave up love for the sake of my career, thinking that time would find the right person for me. However, the reality is far more cruel than I imagined, and the years pass quietly, leaving no trace.
I couldn't help but think about my own mindset about choosing a mate. What kind of mate selection mentality should older leftover women have? Should they blindly pursue perfection, or lower their requirements and accept the blandness in front of them?
That night, I went out to dinner with my friends and talked and laughed. My friends talked about my family and love, and I was silently lost in thought.
"What's the matter, Xiaoya, do you have anything on your mind?" the friend asked with concern.
I shook my head and smiled, "It's nothing, it's just that I've been a little busy and tired lately." ”
My friends didn't seem to believe me, and they kept staring at me, as if they could see my inner struggle in my eyes.
"Xiaoya, I know you've been working hard, but you also have to give yourself some chances, after all, love can't be forced. My friend said softly.
I nodded and didn't speak. In fact, I have been looking forward to a love that truly belongs to me, someone who can be with me for the rest of my life. However, the reality made me feel extremely helpless and confused.
When I got home, I lay in bed and stared at the ceiling in a daze. I began to reflect on my own mentality of choosing a mate, have I always pursued those illusory ideals and ignored the reality around me?
I closed my eyes and thought back to the feelings I had experienced. Perhaps, I have always pursued perfection, but I have neglected the ordinary beauty. Perhaps, I should let go of the baggage of the past and give myself a chance to start over.
The next day, I decided to meet the person who had texted me. He wasn't the perfect person I had imagined, but he was genuine to me and willing to be with me through every stage of my life.
We agreed to meet at a café and he stood at the door waiting for me with a big smile on his face. I walked over and shook his hand, and an inexplicable warmth welled up in my heart.
"Hello, my name is Zhang Yang. He said with a smile.
I also smiled and said, "Hello, my name is Li Ya." ”
We sat down and started talking about each other's lives. He told me about his work and hobbies, and I shared my own experiences and thoughts. In the process of chatting, I gradually felt his sincerity and kindness, which made me feel very comfortable.
Finally, we left the café and strolled the streets together. He suddenly stopped, looked at me and said, "Li Ya, I know that you are a very good girl, I am willing to accompany you through every stage of life, are you willing to be with me?"
I looked at the sincerity and warmth in his eyes, and an inexplicable feeling surged in my heart. Perhaps, I don't need to pursue those illusory ideals anymore, I just need someone who is genuinely good to me.
I smiled and nodded slightly, "I do." ”
At that moment, I felt an inexplicable sense of happiness and satisfaction. Perhaps, older leftover women can also find their own happiness, as long as we open our hearts, accept the beauty in front of us, and give ourselves a chance to start over.