THIS is what being intentional looks like. He ain't guilt-trip her for needing space, ain't make it about his ego either. He respected her boundary AND still showed up for her. A man who can love on you without demanding access to you every second? Whew, that's a whole different kinda peace.
I can imagine just how very surreal it must feel to gaze at a small human and see not only the features of yourself, but of the person you love most in the world in that tiny little face.
I used to wonder why people cried during proposals, weddings and their love confessions but now I get it. The thought of having someone love you for you, being there for you no matter what, making you happy, having someone to share this brutal life with, together makes me tear up