“At the end of any relationship, it’s just an encounter.”

At the beginning of this article, I want to ask everyone a question: Do you believe in fate?

Perhaps everyone has their own answer to this question deep in their hearts, but in real life, many things are already predetermined by a higher power.

In this lifetime, who you’ll spend your old age with has already been arranged.

Emily and Jack were college classmates. They were each other’s first love. Despite both of them having good academic records and frequently winning scholarships, their family backgrounds were vastly different.

Emily came from a privileged family. Her parents were in business, earning millions each year. She was pampered since childhood, getting whatever she wanted.

She had no concept of money and would buy anything she liked without hesitation.

On the other hand, Jack’s family was ordinary. His parents divorced early, and he lived with his mother. Understanding his father’s hardships, Jack studied hard to provide a better life for him.

Both of them had excellent academic achievements, quickly becoming good friends. Besides studying together, they participated in various competitions, spending almost every day together.

At that time, Jack quite liked this lovely girl, while Emily was also charmed by him. They officially started a romantic relationship.

During their dates, Jack always asked Emily what she wanted to eat. Coming from a well-off family, Emily’s expenses were never below $500 per meal, a cost Jack’s family couldn’t afford.

Fortunately, Jack managed to earn a living through part-time jobs to provide a better life for Emily. He worked two part-time jobs every month.

They were happy during their relationship, both feeling fulfilled by being able to contribute to their beloved. They spent four years together in college.

As the saying goes, graduation season is also breakup season. This held true for them as well. Jack joined a well-paying company after graduation, while Emily went to study in the UK as arranged by her parents. Thus, they embarked on different paths into the unknown.

However, they made a pact to meet each other’s parents and prepare for marriage when Emily returned from studying abroad. Despite rarely meeting, they stayed in touch daily through social media, using their phones to express longing for each other.

One day, Jack received a text message: “Jack, I’m sorry. My parents don’t approve of our marriage, and they’ve arranged my future. I don’t think we can keep our promises to each other. I have someone by my side now who can take care of me well. I’m sorry, I can’t wait for you anymore.”

Seeing this message, tears streamed down Jack’s face. He knew the gap between them was too significant. Even if Emily agreed, passing her parents’ test would be challenging.

Despite the heartbreak, Jack replied, “I wish you happiness, Emily.” In a few simple words, he conveyed endless sorrow.

In real life, many people who love each other cannot be together. There’s a term for this: fate. Sometimes, emotions are predetermined. Who you end up with has long been destined.

Some people can accompany you for a lifetime, while others can only walk a part of the journey with you. Faced with those who must get off midway, even if it’s hard to let go, we should bid farewell and express gratitude.

Love Also Requires Compatibility in Status

Dong Qing once said, “Everything is fate, not a bit is within our control.”

True love requires equality and compatibility in status. Families with vastly different financial standings are destined not to be together because sometimes love is not just between two individuals but also involves their families. Therefore, when facing love, we must consider real-life issues.

You’ll Meet Who You’re Meant to Meet

Author Da Bing once said, “In the vast sea of people, meeting is luck, not meeting is fate.”

Not everyone is born with a silver spoon. In real life, we encounter all kinds of people. When we meet outstanding individuals, we may feel exceptionally moved. However, meaningful love only occurs when your abilities match the other person’s.

Often, who you meet is predetermined by fate. Who you end up with is also predestined. Meeting someone is fate, so cherish it. If you lose them, learn to let go, as it’s the right choice.