I've known people like that. But I was referring to the guy I'm interested in. He doesn't feel comfortable feeling many emotions, so all of his smiles are sort of foggy. Except on the rarety when I get to see the change. After a few hours of spending time together he lets himself put down his wall and he starts to feel. It's a beautiful sight. And his smile is glorious.
Why should you let him go? And thank you for saying that. It feels so magically when we are together. The relationships I've been in have never made me feel this happy and so at peace.
Sounds like we are in the same boat. Now you've given me something to think about. I feel as though we are falling in love, but at the same time I think he is too concerned with himself to care. He doesn't like to admit to emotions, but for once I just want to hear him say them. Maybe then we can actually have a functional relationship. Rather than me give all and him give half.
The saddest part of all of this is that he isn't aware any of it is going on. He knows he doesn't want to lose me, but wanting something and fighting for it are two different things. I guess all I can do is be patient for as long as I can.
Love is hard, and the one's we love shouldn't make it harder. Love is not selfish.
My best of wishes to you as well Autumn.
About The Happiness Project
SMITH Magazine is teaming up with Gretchen Rubin, author of the
bestselling book, The Happiness Project, as well as the popular daily blog,
to ask readers to share their "Secrets to Happiness"—in just six
words. Gretchen writes about happiness and how to take manageable,
concrete steps to become happier in everyday life, and her own
six-word Secret to Happiness is "Accept myself; Expect more from
myself."
Comments
unknown116 says,
I've known people like that. But I was referring to the guy I'm interested in. He doesn't feel comfortable feeling many emotions, so all of his smiles are sort of foggy. Except on the rarety when I get to see the change. After a few hours of spending time together he lets himself put down his wall and he starts to feel. It's a beautiful sight. And his smile is glorious.unknown116 says,
Why should you let him go? And thank you for saying that. It feels so magically when we are together. The relationships I've been in have never made me feel this happy and so at peace.unknown116 says,
Sounds like we are in the same boat. Now you've given me something to think about. I feel as though we are falling in love, but at the same time I think he is too concerned with himself to care. He doesn't like to admit to emotions, but for once I just want to hear him say them. Maybe then we can actually have a functional relationship. Rather than me give all and him give half.The saddest part of all of this is that he isn't aware any of it is going on. He knows he doesn't want to lose me, but wanting something and fighting for it are two different things. I guess all I can do is be patient for as long as I can.
unknown116 says,
Love is hard, and the one's we love shouldn't make it harder. Love is not selfish.My best of wishes to you as well Autumn.