🌱 How It Feels
- Safe, not anxious → you can relax, be yourself, and trust they won’t disappear.
- Wanted, not tolerated → they make you feel chosen and valued, not like a backup plan.
- Warm and consistent → affection isn’t hot one day, cold the next; it’s steady.
- Joyful and energizing → you feel uplifted after time together, not drained.
- Peaceful in your nervous system → your body feels calm around them, not on edge.
💡 How It Looks in Action
- Mutual effort: both plan, reach out, and invest.
- Shared life: not just sharing a home, but walks, meals, holidays, everyday moments.
- Future-focused: they include you in plans, dreams, and decisions.
- Emotional openness: you talk about anything and everything — from silly jokes to deep fears.
- Respect + admiration: they value your individuality and celebrate your strengths.
- Support in hard times: they show up when life is messy, not just when it’s easy.
- Freedom with connection: you both have space for your own lives, but always choose to come back together.
🚩 What It’s Not
- It’s not constant drama, guessing games, or walking on eggshells.
- It’s not feeling “not enough” or having to beg for attention.
- It’s not being loved only when you’re convenient.
✨ True love isn’t just fireworks at the start — it’s a steady flame that warms you over time. It’s excitement mixed with safety, freedom mixed with closeness, passion mixed with peace.
