I dont buy into the narratives I see on screen or the marketing pitches streamed on social media.
Now, that doesnt mean I dontwantone.
Im passionate, sensitive, and opinionated.
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I recognize that those character traits can be a lot for me or anyone around me.
But Im not going to hide any of that to align with someone elses expectations.
Maybe it was to have someone or maybe it was to have someone that looked good to other people.
Perhaps that is an assumptionits an opinion, definitely, but I dont believe its that far off.
I want to love because Ive felt love.
I want passion because Ive felt passion.
I want connection because Ive felt connection.
I want companionship because Ive felt companionship.
Ineedto acknowledge that Iwantall of these things, because that means I dontneedthem.
This entirely affects my approach to dating as a 2020-twenty-something, and it may change your approach too.
Maybe youre single because your mind, energy, or strength is needed elsewhere right now.
Maybe youre single because you gotta improve the relationship dynamic with yourself before you move onto anything else.
Maybe youre single because the people youve dated havent been worthy of your commitment.
Whatever the circumstance,acknowledge how empowering it truly is to not be in a relationship.
It means youre resilient and youre going to invite someone into your life just as empowering as you.
Youre going to enter a relationship thats worth your heart with someone you respect that respects you too.
