unlearn shame. all forms of shame: unemployment, illness, vulnerability, longing, desire, errors, failures. you do not need to feel ashamed of what you are experiencing or living. freedom and shame cannot coexist.
let people reintroduce themselves to you, even your closest friends. let them reintroduce their hobbies, dreams, and soul. familiarity shouldn't be a cage. love them for who they are now, not just who they were then.
the contrast and the somewhat synchronicity between louis’ and lestat’s experiences in the vampire lestat epi 3 is pure genius.
every scene hits like crackkk.
and when your love interest falls asleep on the call, it is very important that you make zero noise, take them with you as you go about your day yes, even while they sleep, and swiftly assume the cuddling position for synchronized sleep