Laura and I broke up. While I could sit here and try for hours to explain the reason why, it all comes down to one simple truth; I’m not ready for a relationship. From the get go, I told her that my career would be my first priority. She always did everything she could to accommodate that fact; whether it be bringing me food, supporting me after a bad day, encouraging me when I was down, or just being an ear that could listen to all my problems. She was, in all ways possible, everything I ever wanted. The problem is, however, that relationships are about compromise. Seeing her taking steps back in her own life and career in order to support me, while I was unwilling and unable to do the same for her is just something that, over time, took it’s toll on me mentally. I just came to the realization that the very foundation of what relationships are wasn’t something that I was able/willing to do, and as a result made the decision to end things. I won’t pretend that I know if I made the right choice or not, the only thing that I can say is that I’m eternally grateful for the time and love that we shared. At the end of the day, I’d rather live regretting a choice that I did make than go through life always second-guessing myself. Going forward, I only ask that you show her nothing but support since she was always the one who gave her all with understanding me and trying to work through everything. Thank you.