Status Updates From Dear Love

this is my coffee table book, so i’m reading it but also the images are gorgeous. I read it when i’m feeling different love vibes and stop on what feels good in the moment. this one is “I don’t consider myself single. I consider myself in love and waiting.” and like yeah, i’m in love with life, in love with my friends, my hobbies. am I waiting??? idk sorta

“From the outside the Western lifestyle seemed more carefree. Their families were small and contained, and unaffected by the gossiping of aunties or the strict control of their fathers. …We were exiled people on the lands of exiled people. I was dragged down by these layers, envious of those who seemed to live with a free feeling of home and an expectation of safety.” her writing is just— wow in awe

I can already feel my heart breaking in such a delicious way that I know it’ll beat strong and with more love than ever before when it comes back together

stopping at p. 343 for tonight <333

o an Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S.F. Heller direct reference !!

“…I was taught that submissive & obedient girls were the only ones worthy of love. Love was conditional & it was a prize to be earned. I found myself attracted to partners who made me work hard for their validation. I’d withstand the emotional manipulation & abuse thinking that, once I’d proved my worth, their love would be my reward. Everything changed for me once I unlearned this tortuous way of loving.”

god this part 😭😭😭😭