I spent literal months begging a man to take me out on a date and he always had reasons why he couldn't.....this guy I just started talking to for a few days MOVED HIS WHOLE FLIGHT so that he could see me the minute I'm back in town & take me out 😭 if he wanted to he would
when someone respectfully informs us that something we’ve said or done was hurtful, this shows that:
a) they trust us enough with their feelings to talk about it
b) they’re identifying behaviour that is a potential threat to the connection and value it enough to want to repair
someone withholding their attention and affection in order to have me chase them is a complete turn off for me. always has been. we’re adults - let’s not feign indifference and repress enthusiasm. if there is mutual interest, let’s put in equal effort.
“acts of service” without having to ask someone is so beautiful when found. sometimes you get tired of communicating all of your needs. when people pay attention, and can fulfill a need without you asking, that is something really special.
If you’re excited about the original lineup of Blink 182 getting back together: please remember to stretch your lower back and hamstrings today. Your body isn’t what it used to be and that’s ok
emotional maturity and the ability to talk through and be in tune with/receptive to feelings is the only way I can healthily sustain connections. someone having a high EQ is not something I regard with awe, it is a bare minimum for my meaninful relationships.