“You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself.” ~John Steinbeck In the early stages of my relationships, I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what the other person was thinking.
Hours of pondering whether they liked me, over-analyzing every text message, and worrying that every meant it was over. Over time, in a good long-term relationship, these challenges settle down.
While longevity is not the only marker of a successful relationship, feeling safe and comfortable with someone over a decent stretch of time is undoubtably lovely.
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