10 Ways A Toxic Relationship Made Me Love Myself Less
I felt like a burden every time I opened my mouth to speak, every time I expressed an emotion, every time I asked whether you were free to see me again.
I felt like a burden every time I opened my mouth to speak, every time I expressed an emotion, every time I asked whether you were free to see me again.
They will either one-up you or they will find a way to make you feel bad about the thing you were originally excited about.
I am consistently outside of my comfort zone, breathing heavy and hiding my shaking hands, but that does not make me weak. That takes strength.
I am always this close to having a boyfriend, but it never ends up happening.
Find my eyes in a crowded room and smile at me. Choose the seat closest to me. Ask for my phone number and text me deep in the night to tell me you miss me.
A mechanical dog is going to need repairs.
I might come across as clingy or desperate or overly dependent but I do not care about that anymore. I would rather risk coming on too strong than risk having someone feel unloved and unappreciated because I kept my kindness to myself.
You should not settle for someone who makes you wait for a text message, wait for a chance to see him, and wait for a label.
Make a list of everything you want in a partner. You know you’ve found the right person not when they tick every box on that list – but when you throw that list away.
Your love for him convinced you he was a good guy deep down. It convinced you he was capable of changing if you stuck around for long enough.