You know that moment when you're in the shower and you seem to forget all of the awful things going on in the world at the moment? The moment when you feel completely at ease? That's how he felt when he was with her. The whole world seemed to melt away. He was completely at peace when she was near. Time seemed to stop.
Can you imagine the feeling when you step out of the shower and reality comes crashing back to you? That's what he felt when he lost her. He felt like nothing would ever seem right again. It was like the world was spinning the opposite way. Things would never be peaceful for him ever again. He'd never be whole again.
Life was miserable.
Roller coaster.
That was what came to mind when she thought about their relationship. It had ups and downs. It was thrilling and exciting.
But what happens when the ride stops? You feel sick and wonder I the ride was even worth it. But you know later on that you want to experience the ride again. And that's what it felt like a week after she ended it. She wanted the excitement back. But she was too proud to admit it.
Life was miserable.