on noticing…💭💍
:i like your beard long, i get to see more grays.
:i like knowing you notice the flowers wilt before me & on reflex stop to refresh them. 💐
not because i need flowers but because :we’re still dating & it shows. alive together is :all we want.
time together.
❄️the blessing of watching time pass in your partners eyes. the lines of :communication between draw me in beyond the :lust of still wanting one another. it’s the :deeper desire the move towards the meaning of life… together. how nice to be here :again & again.
:i’ve noticed we can fight but haven’t ever needed to. is it lucky? will the other shoe drop?
what if we finally let them in
when i snowboard, if i get going too quickly, i’ll purposefully bail. :scared of the possible fall being too big or one i can’t control.
🔃. i bring myself down where i know i’ll be safe. a broken clock of false growth.
i can: wait for the time i am brave enough to push past the scary bits. to :trust my head & heart.
because that’s it. :i’ve noticed we don’t need each other… but growth :together, along side & alone with you is a sort of new bliss ⛵️❤️ how good it feels to know we’re chosen. again & :again & again & again...
🪢thanks for :building up the momentum :together.
Every day, relationships reveal their richness not just through grand gestures but in the subtle, often overlooked moments of attention and care. Noticing the way a partner’s beard grays or refreshing flowers just because you’re still dating signals a commitment to nurturing the connection, even as time passes. From my experience, these small acts anchor a relationship in the reality of living and growing together. What truly stands out to me is the balance of independence and unity described here — the idea that while you don’t necessarily need each other to exist, growing alongside your partner creates a new sense of bliss. It’s a beautiful paradox that I’ve found to hold true: relationships flourish when both partners maintain their individuality but choose each other continually. The honesty about conflict avoidance strikes a chord too. Rather than ignoring potential issues, it’s about trusting the foundation you’ve built enough to face challenges securely. This reminds me of learning to snowboard, where fear might lead you to fall back but eventually pushing past that fear leads to true progress — much like in love. The metaphor of time passing in a partner’s eyes captures a profound intimacy, revealing how communication and shared experiences create a tapestry richer than physical attraction alone. It’s in these details and the ongoing choice to be “alive together” where the meaning of life together truly unfolds. In my own relationship, appreciating these nuances has deepened the connection beyond routine. It's the awareness of each small gesture and mutual patience that strengthens the bond, proving that noticing is a vital ingredient in love’s momentum.
