One of the loneliest experiences in adult life is wanting a relationship that is just slightly beyond what the person you love is capable of giving.
Not because they're bad or because they don't care. But because there's a gap between what you need and what they can offer, between the depth you're reaching for and the depth they're able to go and no amount of love on either side closes it.
You've had the conversations. You've explained what you need as clearly and patiently as you possibly can. They've listened, they've tried but it's still not quite there...not quite the emotional presence you need, not quite the level of intimacy you're starving for, not quite the partnership you imagined when you chose this person. Close enough that leaving feels absurd but far enough that staying hurts in a quiet, constant way.
You're allowed to need what you need. And you're allowed to grieve the specific sadness of loving someone who genuinely tries and still cannot give it to you.
@hanriclontz So many parents have lost their daughters just because she rejected a man. So many children are motherless because the father killed her because she no longer wanted him. Men are the weakest, most fragile and most emotional species. No. Doesn’t compute in most of y’all’s heads
That’s the kind of love that feels safe.
Not because it’s flashy, but because he paid attention. You gave him the information once, and he handled the rest. No chasing, no reminding, no wondering if he’d show up.
And somehow the image of you two at dinner while it snowed outside makes it feel even softer — like the whole day was quietly saying, “You can relax. I’ve got you.”
a lalamove guy came in & delivered items for my work & he was panting & sweating like mad & i felt so bad for him & i feel like crying abt it bcos im chilling in an ac environment 😭😭😭😭