relationships take effort & genuine intention, bc feeling the love is not enough. the effort to build upon that love & be healthy is important. the effort is the communication, the dates, the growth & healing, continuously exploring each other, working thru conflict, etc
The older you get, the more you realize you don't wanna be around drama, stress or conflict anymore. You start choosing calm over chaos, and distance over disrespect. You prioritize your peace, mental health and happiness — over everything.
Having a partner in life should feel like just that. A partner. You both vs. the world, not you vs. them. You should feel emotionally safe, open and comfortable.. that’s how you know they’re worth sharing yourself with. Nothing should be demanded, and nothing should ever feel forced.