You helped me see the beauty in my flaws and to realize I’m perfectly imperfect. I allowed myself to dream again because you helped make them a reality. I was able to believe in relationships because you never pushed me for one. You found me when I needed you most and, because you found me, I found myself too.Įvery time you were there for me, I learned to trust a bit more. You came into my life and were exactly who I needed. You accepted my flaws and told me you loved me because of them, not in spite of them. No matter how crazy our schedules would get, you’d assure me that you’re never too busy for me. You gave me hugs when I’d cry for no reason. When things didn’t go according to plan, you turned them into an adventure. You always made me laugh when I took things too seriously. Thank you for helping me be ready to love you. You trusted me with meeting the most special members of your family. They let me crash guys’ weekend when you wanted me along for your birthday. Thank you for sharing your world with me. You volunteered to sacrifice date nights to help me build my brand. When I changed jobs, you became my biggest cheerleader. When I was sick, you were immediately by my side with soup and saltine crackers. When I called at the crack of dawn with news, good or bad, you always answered. You celebrated my victories, no matter how small. You encouraged me and intuitively knew when I needed it most. Whether directions on the road or direction in life, you always believed in my path, even when I didn’t. You asked if you could help but accepted the answer if I declined. You let me know you missed me but gave me the time I needed. Instead of pushing me to open up, you gave me space. I know I could be confusing at times, going from constant communication to radio silence for days. You made me feel heard, but more importantly seen. You cared enough to try to understand me when others didn’t. You allowed me to work through things without trying to fix them. You listened without interruption and judgment. I have an overactive imagination and an endless amount of things to say. Without even realizing it, my wounds were healing and my faith was returning. I went from sharing stories about my day to sharing my dreams. You made me feel important and interesting. I found myself seeking you out, looking for a reason to initiate conversation.įor every question I asked, you asked me two. You were quiet, a mystery, a puzzle for me to solve. The more I got to know you, the more I wanted to know. A chance circumstance led you to be a part of my circle of acquaintances. It wasn’t a magical moment or love at first sight. I lost my faith in love and trust in relationships. Somewhere in the midst of it all, I lost my sense of security and stability. The entire time, I never knew if he even cared about me but I was still terrified of losing him. I felt raw and abused: mentally and emotionally. I was just coming out of a relationship that had made me questioning my judgment of character and my ability to see people for who they really are. You want to build an authentic relationship attachment, rather than one based on fantasy alone.I met you at a very fragile time in my life. Don't lower your defenses, personal boundaries, and expectations to the extent that you are denying what you really desire and need.So work out that anxiety and fear through some creative activities. ![]() ![]() Research shows that falling in love also makes you more creative.Accept your anxiety and learn to work with it. Don't rush to seal the relationship just because you can't stand the anxiety of having to go through the stages of falling in love. ![]()
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