Feel.

See. Do. Go.

[books-n-quotes]

Everything has changed and yet, I am more me than I’ve ever been.

Iain Thomas, I Wrote This For You (via books-n-quotes)

[bnmxfld]

LÉON / For You

[acruella]

Important Things (and less important things)

someone I feel comfortable relying on, someone I can ask for help without judgement someone who can ask me for help without judgement mutual respect for values, ambitions, goals, and chosen paths to achieve said goals compatible/mutually respected outlook(s) on the world/how the world works mutual desire and support for self-improvement mutual level of trust both seek/value other’s opinion both can “fit in” with families compatible range of libido/bedroom comfort level mutual/compatible levels of expressing desire and affection respectful, nondestructive, and entertaining friend group both enjoy spending (some amount of) time with other’s friend group intellectual curiosity compatible/mutually respected views on the home, management of home, division of chores/assets, raising of children (if applicable) someone who exhibits compassion for others someone with a strong sense of self but not overwhelming ego someone optimistic, hopeful, spiritual. forgives believes in something beyond himself has some sense of morality/code of ethics is not dismissive of religious/spiritual practice blunt but tries not to be cruel “fights clean” eloquent conscientious is not programmed to always seek the easy way out finds value in learning; autodidactic not a one-upper; does not inspire absurd one-upping contests both feel the other is intelligent/capable “on the same team”, yet still view self as individual likes to share/appreciates sharing both support other publicly; capable of putting on good public face despite private dispute good at small talk understands social cues likes to dance; is not limited to grinding (is that dancing?) - hopefully has some array of hopelessly embarrassing dance moves to share wants to learn new language with me solely so that we can gossip about other people without them knowing some kind of hand shake and/or code word for sex does not need to drink to have fun - can hold his liquor - rarely (if ever) blacks out - is not the drunkest girl at the party fun and not angry drunk does not get into fights (unless absolutely necessary) capable of a high level of self expression/openness in communication. shares dreams (if possible) varies use of pet name, unless pet name is inherent creative/specific/adorable in which case, go nuts exhibits passion enthusiastic, yet calm when necessary; not erratic or volatile. some concept of style loves the vagina – followup: and the female orgasm appreciation for beauty in its varied forms and mediums appreciation for the written/spoken word doesn’t think musicals are stupid. does think a strictly materialistic culture and attempted pursuit of “happiness” in said environment is stupid. finds value beyond the $ appreciates people and things for their intrinsic value wants to see and know the world brave and inspires courage in others some measure of internal strength some level of discipline/self-control compatible food preferences both express appreciation for other, other’s actions some aversion to mind-altering substances a desire to explore persuasive but not manipulative open to compromise allows me to at least pretend his friends do not know intimate details of my life compatible range of amount of time considered acceptable to spend with one another compatible views on PDA – clarification: for us. you would not be the guy touching all the girls –enjoys getting it on in (technically) private spaces does not panic/become enraged/call every single friend or family member when texts/calls/emails are not responded to immediately has some understanding of how to deal with an upset/crying person overlapping range of intimacy/distance (“commitment”) preferences not passive aggressive, encourages discussion of issues is direct with wants/needs; wants me to be direct with what I want/need avoids yelling and physically aggressive actions when heated someone I feel comfortable expressing myself around; open to exploring vulnerabilities good hugs enjoys snuggling sees me when I cannot see myself; finds me when I am lost some level of spontaneity mixed with an appreciation for tradition/routine – is okay with being lazy (on occasion) someone I just feel compelled to shower with love/affection (this someone would also not stop me if I did) is special. a remarkable human being.

[acruella]

have some tweaks to this, but still a good reminder *

[books-n-quotes]

You will burn and you will burn out; you will be healed and come back again.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov (via books-n-quotes)

[wellconstructedsentences]

“Love, please go on writing. Your letters will always reach me. You can write me in your real, your littlest script. I will hold it to the light. I will magnify it with my love.”

— The Letter Scene by Susan Sontag

[acruella]

“Boyfriend experience”

You refine your seduction like a magician practices his tricks: trial and error, progress measured by ability to deceive.

(And call backs)

I run away before I can feel replaced

I refuse to compete

But then I pull you back in (weakness)

A delicious crush.

I’m self aware but not enough to not tempt myself with you.

I see how you look at her, how you care

How you try

And I just exist in the ether. when you’re done or untethered.

I will say you two are a good match, and then I’ll back away.

I want to be top of your list or nothing at all.

I want more than your tender scraps, your well rehearsed lines, your quantified self.

I will think of you but remain silent. I will delight in the slightest acknowledgement, the slightest indication.

I will self protect. I will honor my heart.

[soliduncertainty]

[ohbutwebestmakepeacewithit]

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[goodquoteco]

[books-n-quotes]

“There is no safe investment. To love at all is to be vulnerable.”

— C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves (via books-n-quotes)

[acruella]

Vulnerability (things I’ll never say)

Oh how I miss you.

This season breaks me, thinking of tenderness we spent on the most trivial of days.

Oh how I crave it now.

This morning I dreamed you pulled up in your shitty car and arrived with something that would allow me forgive you. Something that would let us move on together.

I hold space in my heart for you still.

I leave the room vacant because I want you spirit to stay there.

I never want to lose hope you may come back to me. That you’ll realize your mistake. That you’ll decide I’m worth it. And fight for me.

Fight against your demons and your weaknesses and darkest urges to stay with me. And not break me apart.

Please come back to me.

[aidashakur]

“imagine meeting someone who wanted to learn your past not to punish you, but to learn how you needed to be loved. Be inspired by people who don’t run away when they locate the darkness in you; who instead lean in & ask where the darkness stems from & how they can love you in the midst of it.”

[quotemadness]

Love says: I’ve seen the ugly parts of you, and I’m staying.

Matt Chandler (via quotemadness)

[wnq-quotes]

She is something so rare that there’s no name for it, an absolutely unfrightened woman whose heart never went wrong. And her hunger to give love, her intensity and inner magnetism – it’s all there. And she cannot help any of it.

Martha Gellhorn, Selected Letters

Read more at wordsnquotes

(via wordsnquotes)

[thequotejournals]

Do you think the universe fights for souls to be together? Some things are too strange and strong to be coincidences.

Emery Allen (via thequotejournals)

[wordsnquotes]

It’s so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.

John Steinbeck, The Winter of Our Discontent (via wordsnquotes)

[books-n-quotes]

But the thought of moving on from something I never had is depressing.

Susane Colasanti, When It Happens (via books-n-quotes)