D E S I G N S & W R I T I N G S
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"What's real hurts us the deepest."
A Quote That Will Completely Change The Way You Think About Love
"This quote grips me, because it’s antithetical to what I’d previously believed in. I had always advised my girlfriends, NEVER invest more than what you think the other party is putting in: “Don’t like/love him more than he likes/loves you.” Because it’s not safe for your heart. Because you might get hurt, you might fall too deep, you might lose control of your own emotions and thoughts. Because he might not be worth it after all.
But I was wrong. Now I know otherwise."
Why You Stick With Someone Not Good Enough
"Why do you still stick around when you know that he is abusive, manipulative, lying, boring, insensitive and selfish? Why do you still choose him when you don’t even love him anymore? You don’t even love him.
You still choose him because he chose you. That makes you feel better about yourself already."
The Difference Between Needing, Wanting And Loving Somebody
"Recently a close friend called to tell me that she’s breaking up with her fiancé, who she has been with for six years. They got engaged just last year and were even planning to buy a new house together. Of course, it came as a huge shock, as I had always thought everything was running so perfectly for her (or, at least, that’s how it seemed on her social media)."
Loving in Fear
"I put my arms around your body, kissed the nape of your neck, and resisted the tears that threatened to spill. Because every time we touch, there’s a connection, so fragile and delicate. And I am always afraid that the moment I remove myself from you, that connection might break, and I would be disconnected from you for good. Because in love, I am fearing. And in fear, I love."
The 11 Signs Your Boyfriend Is Extremely Low Maintenance
"On the whole, men are growing increasingly more concerned with appearance and sartorial choices. They spend more time in the shower, in front of the mirror, in the H&M changing room and at the salon. But still, there are plenty of guys who are lagging behind in this 'evolution of the modern man.' Is your boyfriend still a low maintenance guy, or has he evolved? Check out these 11 points to consider before grading your boyfriend on the low maintenance scale."
21 Best Tips On Making A Long Distance Relationship Work
"Nobody says it is going to be easy — the extra distance makes many things unachievable. Things could get complicated, and you could get sad and lonely at times. However, the extra distance also makes the simplest things the sweetest, being able to hold the other person’s hand, eating together at the same table, feeling each other’s touch, taking a walk together, smelling each other’s hair… these small wishes could suddenly mean so much more in a long distance relationship."
16 Intimate Things Every Couple Should Do At Least Once
"No flame burns forever, and the same goes for love. The busyness of modern life has deprived many couples of time together, let alone moments for extra intimacy. Passion and sexual tension need to be reignited regularly to keep love strong and growing. See the following 16 things you can do as a couple to increase intimacy and your desire for each other."
The Reasons Why They Fell Out Of Love With You
"But now your roads are starting to split. They are moving in different directions and to different destinations. One of you might have noticed that, or perhaps both of you know it deep down that a future together isn’t feasible anymore. Things change. People change. That’s just how life works. And sometimes it really sucks."
What Happens When The Love Of Your Life Tells You That They Love You No More
"I died. My heart dropped and time seemed to stop. That plunging feeling went on and on and on. I never knew that the reason for breakup could be this simple."
A Guide To Getting Hurt
"People hurt each other with their words and actions all the time, whether intentionally or unintentionally. That’s what we do — we hurt each other. We hurt while we love, and we love while we hurt."
Fighting The Fear of Losing Who You Love
"I turned back to look at him. He looked so peaceful, like a baby. My baby. And like a tsunami, fear washed over me."
Whatever Happens After Falling In Love?
"Staying in love takes commitment. It demands your loyalty and faithfulness. It’s all about trying to stick together, you to him and him to you. You learn to be dependent on your lover for certain things, and let him be dependent on you for certain things. The decision to stay in love sparks the beginning of a new partnership."
And I Told Him, Being Alone Is Better Than Being In Love…
“But being alone only brings you down with its loneliness, you know, down, down, down,” he replied with some hand gestures. “Being in love brings you down sometimes, but then it brings you up again. Like a rollercoaster.”
The Difference Between Dating a Boy and Dating a Real Man
“Friends will often come to me for advice. "How do I know if he's the one for me?" "How do I know if he's the guy to settle down with?"