not dating to marry, not dating to separate, but a secret third thing (dating to enjoy being with a someone you're compatible with for as long as you both enjoy each other, no matter if that's months or years or the rest of your lives)
the gay man u call dramatic has survived entire civilizations of cruelty. the straight man u call strong gets nervous washing his own ass after taking a shit
sometimes i wonder how many queer people would've turned out completely differently if they had spent their teenage years discovering themselves instead of defending themselves.
the phrase "for you, i would" is such a gentle and sweet love language. even if i wouldn't normally do something, i would gladly do it just to make you happy.