*A Love That Almost Wasn't* Akaisha had never felt this way about anyone before. She met him at a friend's wedding, and it was like the world had brought them together. They talked for hours, laughing and sharing stories, and she was smitten. He was charming, kind, and handsome – everything she had ever dreamed of in a partner. As their relationship progressed, Akaisha found herself falling deeper and deeper in love. She poured her heart and soul into the relationship, doing everything she could to make him happy. She cooked his favorite meals, surprised him with small gifts, and was always there to listen to him. But despite her best efforts, things started to go wrong. He became distant and withdrawn, and Akaisha found herself constantly worrying about what she was doing wrong. She tried to be more understanding, more patient, and more loving, but it seemed like nothing she did was enough. One day, he told her that he needed space and that he wasn't sure if he was ready for a relationship. Akaisha was devastated. She had given him everything, and it still wasn't enough. It took her a long time to recover from the heartbreak, but eventually, she realized that she had lost herself in the process. She had given up her own happiness, her own dreams, and her own identity for someone who wasn't willing to do the same. Akaisha learned a valuable lesson that day: never love with all your heart. Not because love isn't worth it, but because you need to keep a piece of yourself safe, just in case. You need to love yourself first, and then love others with the remaining pieces of your heart. Years later, Akaisha met someone new, someone who loved her for who she was and didn't try to change her. They built a life together, filled with laughter, adventure, and mutual respect. And Akaisha knew that she had finally found her happily ever after, all because she had learned to love herself first.