What stayed with me here was the distinction between care and pursuit. Sometimes love is not forcing closeness or demanding answers, but quietly leaving the door unlocked without abandoning yourself in the process.
“Some relationships weather all storms, and some drift apart across the sea” is a beautiful line.
What feels strongest here is the balance between care and self-respect.
The piece understands that reaching out can be generous, but it also has to stay honest about what it costs. Sometimes love means leaving a small door open without standing in front of it forever...
I love reading your responses- it is so dear dolly core ugh
aw thank you!! I don’t know dear dolly?
Wow, I haven’t thought of your perspective. That’s good advice!
For me personally, I think he’s playing games. I can’t confirm for sure but most people do that.
So this is down to either you participate in the game and play it right or don’t participate totally.
Try to not respond 6 months to a year. I’m willing to bet he will be the one reaching out.
totally a valid consideration too- whatever you do in situations like this, do it for yourself and be yourself and itll end up where it’s meant to
What stayed with me here was the distinction between care and pursuit. Sometimes love is not forcing closeness or demanding answers, but quietly leaving the door unlocked without abandoning yourself in the process.
“Some relationships weather all storms, and some drift apart across the sea” is a beautiful line.
stay with yourself, the person you are will lead you where you need to go
I love how much thought you put in to all of your responses. it feels like such a safe space <3
I sit with them for a whiiiiile before I start to respond, I love love love these submissions so much
What feels strongest here is the balance between care and self-respect.
The piece understands that reaching out can be generous, but it also has to stay honest about what it costs. Sometimes love means leaving a small door open without standing in front of it forever...