In love, I carry... compassion and empathy. If I have decided that you are one of my "people," the way I am wired means that I carry YOU with me - your happiness, your pain, your anger - all of it. I feel others' pain almost as intensely as if it was my own. I love fiercely and loyally. I protect those I love with all of my being. In love, I also carry guilt and fear - guilt over not being good enough, and fear that the inadequacy will be discovered and I will be abandoned.
In love, I need... understanding and compassion, even if it's just an attempt to understand. I need strength and support, even if it's quiet support - I need to know you have my back and that you're in my corner. I need to feel safe and secure. And as much as I hate to admit it, due to the above, I need near-constant reassurance, which sucks and is awful and makes me feel weak and lame and needy.
I've got your back. And I support you until. xo
ReplyDeleteWow. That totally describes me. Except I pretend I'm tough all the time, so most people think I'm not so needy. But I am.
ReplyDeleteAnd I've got your back. Kisses.
You are one of my peeps and I got your back anytime, baby! *mwah*
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