Is there a reason for enduring a broken heart?!

So, you thought you met the one, but unfortunately he is now the one of many! Your hopes and dreams of walking up the aisle with him, or having his children are dashed! You thought he was your soul mate, and maybe he was (see my previous note on Soul Mates).
It hurts like hell, and your heart aches and you can't see any light at the end of the tunnel...all sound too familiar?
For those over a broken heart will agree hindsight is a wonderful thing. For those currently experiencing one, down the line, maybe a week, a month or even a year you will, and you'll wonder what all tears were for. Did he deserve the head space he rented out in your head? I can guess the answer to that one!
But have you thought that there's a reason for a broken heart?
In every relationship we learn something new about ourselves and we share experiences that we may not have ever encountered without that person in our lives. We grow as a person too. Think of yourself as an acorn, your shell has to crack for the seed to be implanted, for the Oak tree (aka you) to grow. Now think of your heart as the shell. With each broken heart we grow into the next stage of our life.
Now consider the fact your past relationships had a purpose in your life stage development, as did the broken hearts endured. Your ex's purpose was to shake you up, drive you out of your comfort zone, which only in hindsight you will realise was holding you back. He tears apart your ego a little bit, shows you your obstacles, breaks your heart open so new light can get in. Make you hit rock bottom and only then do you realise you need to transform your life!!