mcoggin4

The longer
you stay single
and feel lonely, the easier it is to feel like
there’s something wrong with you.
A number of talking and dating stages that failed
to turn into something more,
people leaving you feeling like you weren’t worth the effort,
or simply because they found someone better.
It’s so easy to just feel like you’re not meant to be with anyone.
To over-analyze every situation to see what you could have done
to possibly save what you had,
where in the end you just blame yourself.
When you put yourself out there with everything you’ve got
when an opportunity arrives, just to see it go to waste.

It’s just so exhausting...

Pick her up
and pretend you're going to throw her in the pool.
She'll scream and fight you,
but secretly, she'll love it.
Hold her hand while you talk.
Hold her hand when you drive.
Just hold her hand.
Tell her she looks pretty.
Look her in the eyes when you talk to her.
Protect her.
Tell her stupid jokes.
Tickle her, even when she says stop.
When she starts swearing at you, tell her you love her.
Let her fall asleep in your arms.
Get her mad, then kiss her.
Tease her and let her tease you back.
Kiss her on the cheek.
Kiss her on the forehead.
Just kiss her.
Let her wear your clothes.
Go slow.
Don't push anything.
When you fall in love with her, tell her.