You are not my friend if you know something I should be made aware of but don't tell me. You are not my friend if you let anyone speak on my name to you. You are not my friend if you're running around telling my business like it's yours to tell. You are not my friend if you are hanging and talking with someone who did me wrong.
Once you grow up, you realize you don’t want to be crazy in love, you want to be calm in love, patient in love, understand in love, and safe in love. your partner should give you peace of mind and reassurance, not constant little heart attacks and high anxiety.
i love when dudes show random affection. you be minding your business and here he comes kissing your cheek, rubbing your waist, squeezing you, telling you that you’re so pretty. i love it all!
the intimacy of sleeping together, but not in a s*xual way. the intimacy of feeling the warmth of their body in a cool room hugging you tightly. the intimacy of synchronized breathing. sleepy half-kisses. feeling safe. feeling warm. waking up and realizing how much you love them.
you never realize how heavy your story is until you share it with someone like it’s just another tuesday and they go silent trying to process what you just said
i grew up walking on eggshells, recognising footsteps, tones. How to tell if someone was in a bad mood and avoid them. I learned to study people at a young age. I’m quiet and observant for a reason. I’ll read you like a book before we even speak