#they have really strong personalities and they're quite smart and often affectionate

[barbieaiden]

would you consider bunnies high maintenance pets? your bunnies are so adorable it’s making me consider getting one as a pet someday!

i feel like this entirely depends on what you count as high maintenance, like all pets could probably be considered high maintenance in their own way

i've never had a cat but i feel like cats and bunnies are probably around the same maintenance level?? obviously bunnies need to be fed, they always need to have hay and water, and their enclosures need to be cleaned frequently (worth mentioning that at least in my experience bunnies are super easy to litter box train, you can just kind of put a box in a corner and their hay next to it and they'll figure it out lmao), but none of this takes that long or is particularly difficult

if you're not already free roaming your bunnies they need a good amount of time to run around in a bigger area, this is kind of where the more difficult parts of having a bunny comes in because they do like the taste of wires and furniture lmao. wires are easy to hide or bunny proof though and there are things to do about bunnies eating your furniture, though you have to be prepared to try some things out

also bunnies are typically very dependent on social interaction so if you only have one bunny (or unbonded bunnies like i do atm) you need to spend a lot of time with them or they'll get lonely. my first bunny was an only child but actually pretty content being alone but obviously you can't predict the personality your bunny will have so. it's not very difficult to spend time with a bunny though, like you don't necessarily need to pet them for hours or anything you can just kind of be around and pay attention to them when they want you to. also i mean. they look like this

so petting them for hours is not that difficult either lmao

honestly the biggest con of having a bunny is the thin thin white almost translucent bunny hairs that like to get into your eye??? and then you can't get them out because you can't even find them lmao. but they're definitely worth the trouble

[trolagygirl2022]

Your ideal type based on astrology 💕

We'll look at the Venus, Mars and Moon for this one. Since Venus is who you tend to be attracted to, Mars can be more physical and Moon is emotionally. (Can be also applied to Moon, Venus, Mars and DSC persona charts)

Aries placements/aspects: People who can take the lead. Confident, bold and unapologetically themselves. Intimidating a bit. Dominant. Athletic too? Very passionate. Can be into people that would fight for them or just very protective as well. Brutally honest. Aries natives (like Gemini) need someone that can keep up with them, because they're always moving. They get bored often which can lead to them acting impulsive. Aggressive appearance. People attracted to females may tend to like the "Instagram baddie" type of girls but people attracted to males can like traditionally masculine strong guys. Ohh and the rbf! (Resting bitch face).

Taurus placements/aspects: Neat and classy. Someone that dresses well and takes care of themselves. Someone that doesn't cause trouble. Calm and relaxed. To be honest, they'd probably prefer someone financially stable. Taurus's don't like to play games, as their very devoted and like stability, so someone that isn't devoted isn't a good match for them (but it also depends on certain aspects as well). Appearance wise, people attracted to females tend to like the "old money" aesthetic. Someone who is attractive, but more natural. Nice skin and they're a well groomed person.

Gemini placements/aspects: Out-going and talkative. Charming but has a smart/dorky side to them. Someone that is multi-dimensional and has different sides to show. Full of life. As a Gemini rinsing, I really like someone that's outgoing and fits my vibe. Gemini placements tend not to go well with a very quiet and introverted person. Gemini's need someone that can handle them as they can bounce from person to person if they get bored, so it's important to keep them interested. Gamine/cute appearance. Someone who they can talk freely with. Tend to like someone with a type of "duality" in their face (can have a masculine and feminine face at the same time basically).

Cancer placements/aspects: A caring person, the type that hates everyone that isn't their loved ones. Very loving and (sometimes) affectionate. Cancer's value emotional connection and a deep bond with a person. You can have the looks, status and everything else, but someone that they can't connect with isn't a great match. Cancer's have quite an intuitive nature, so they want someone that understands them and can deal with their moody natures. Appearance wise can like someone that they can "protect" (like when you see someone and you're like "I wanna protect them, they're so cute).

Leo placements/aspects: Oh they're all about fun! Even though they don't like someone overly sensitive, they're sensitive themselves and need a lot of support and reassurance. Always wanting to be and feel "enough". They want someone that can match their loyal nature and can get really possessive at their worst. If a Leo Venus doesn't go showing you off to people and doing it all, THEY DO NOT LIKE YOU!!

Virgo placements/aspects: Virgo's tend to have high standards and are picky with a lot of things. Are you unemployed? Do you smell? Immature? People critize Virgo placements for this (which is ironic because Virgo's are the one supposed to do the critizing) but the truth is, they like a lot of order. They want their partner to match them which is why they tend to be reserved because they're just waiting for that special someone.

Libra placements/aspects: Libra placements have the reputation of being players which yeah, BUT TO A CERTAIN EXTENT! They have a lot of charm and draw people in (even the ones that are more reserved). They want a partner that can "complete" them. They also want to be the perfect partner and want to make their partner happy. Yes looks do play a factor for them, as Libra rules over beauty but also the arts so they like a creative person. These people really like nice people that are considerate.

Scorpio placements/aspects: Like Taurus placements, Scorpio's don't joke when it comes to devotion and with connections. They're sensitive and take a lot of things personally (I know a guy with a Scorpio Sun, Mercury and Pisces moon and he was.. something!). Attimes, they feel like people don't "get them". Someone that can deal with their intensity and doesn't ridicule them is they perfect person for them. People merely reduce Scorpio's to sex gods/goddesses but they gloss over that they get really vulnerable and need someone that can hold them and connect with.

Sagittarius placements/aspects: Sag's are very fun and free-spirited. They don't like to be held down by tradition and like adventure. They like to try new things without feeling restrained. They would be attracted to someone that is independent like themselves. (Also like people of different cultures/races). Sag placements want someone that they can learn and explore with. The funnier, the better. Sagittarius natives feel uncomfortable with someone that's too intense and serious.

Capricorn placements/aspects: Capricorn dominant here 💁🏾‍♀️. So it's safe for me to say that Capricorn's value stability. During the beginning, Capricorn's can play "hard to get" and seem detached but in reality just want someone that doesn't play around. From a young age, they've been serious and mature when it comes to this. Capricorns like someone that can support themselves and want to be the supporter as well. These people don't really like to rush and want to be very sure of a person before taking steps further with them. Like Virgo's, they're reserved and would settle for someone that is "the one" for them. They want someone realistic and grounded.

Aquarius placements/aspects: Aquarius's are similar with Capricorn's in the whole detached aspect. The major difference between those two are that Aquarius's are separate from societal expectations about romance and dating. Though, they really like people that are smart. Not really book smart but someone that they can have smart conversations with. Aquarius natives are not a fan of overly attached and sensitive people. It's weird to them, they want someone that's a bit detached. Aquarius natives are attracted to people that are independent and are their own person. Not like everyone else basically, theirs something about them that's unique.

Pisces placements/aspects: Pisces get really attached to someone. Like Cancer Venus, their sensitive and intuitive. They don't joke with romance. They can get very attached and would do anything for their partner. They need someone that wouldn't take advantage of that aspect of them and a kind, considerate person. These people tend to have very high and false envisions of people (especially when they have a crush), so someone that can bring them to reality (but nicely of course) is great for them! They need someone that is kind and patient with them.

[shantechni]

there was an episode where the turtles (+ april and karai) split into teams and mikey named said teams and i feel the names reflect how mikey perceives them

team awesome (mikey and raph). obviously mikey would name any team he’s in like that because he thinks highly of himself but raph is there too (who would probably also name a team he was in like that) and i’m pretty sure mikey has some sort of bias towards raph, or at least thinks he’s really cool. (plus i like the idea that the sunset twins think they’re great shit and flaunt their general awesomeness at people)

team brainiac (donnie and leo). this one’s pretty easy, donnie and leo are very clearly the smartest of the turtles, leo mostly with planning, leading and various ninja techniques, while donnie is generally just a genius (though his strongest point is his skill in inventing and science). brainiac is more a mocking term though so either mikey is a bit jealous of the fact they’re always the ones with an answer, or he’s just being a classic younger brother and teasing them (affectionately).

team beat butt babes (karai and april). i don’t know how to put my thoughts into words here,,,, i suppose it’s because the two of them are super strong, capable and badass and mikey looks up to them both?

i’m not great at analysis so you may have to assist a little here lmao

(i also really like the choices for the teams,,,, team brainiac is a bit dysfunctional but makes their interactions interesting)

This initially doesn't seem like anything to dwell on, but you bring up a good point about how Mikey classifies and labels others (his brothers in particular lol).

"Team Awesome" is such a basic title, but it's very descriptive of what Mikey thinks of Raph and their combined efforts during battle. He boasts quite a bit about Raph's strength and recognizes that he utilizes much more than his short temper to get the job done, as well as his talent when handling his Sai. We see on many occasions that their close combat style of fighting work well together (e.g., their brief fight against the Hamato clan ninjas), and they're the most likely to pull of combos (e.g., when they had to utilize whatever was around them to fight).

"Team Braniac" is yet another basic yet accurate title, and you said it best: Leo and Donnie often concern themselves with the technical aspects of the missions and bounce off of each other with their respective strengths. I wouldn't say Mikey's jealous of their smarts considering how he easily outclasses everyone in Dimension X (sometimes outside of there too) and will never let them hear the end of it when he does something they can't. He's 100% just mocking them for laughs, though he could be using the term in a more literal sense with no intention of mocking them.

"Team Beat Butt Babes" is so out of left field that I totally forgot he called them that💀but it's somewhat fitting and also a partial tease in a way. He's obviously bringing up the fact that they're highly capable of taking someone down, and they're literally the only girls he's personally known until Shinigami is introduced late in the game lol.

Your little analysis was just fine btw, I liked it🤝

[transfemmbeatrice]

parker's personal much ado primer

i'm gonna keep posting much ado shit so here is some background on my personal favorite interpretation of the characters; this is not a primer on the actual play and these opinions somewhat differ from my like. canonical readings of these characters. this is what my personal action figures are like when i'm talking about aus. i'm mostly leaving physical descriptions out bc they can vary quite a bit.

when i say "we" i mean me and my wonderful spouse @zaxal because so much of this we sort of developed together over the years and none of these characters would be quite who they are to me without them.

Beatrice: beatrice is a trans woman to me!! i talked about this a bunch here. she will also always have red hair to me (thanks catherine tate for that one). she's hot, she's confident, she doesn't give a fuck what anyone thinks about her, she has relatively good judgement, she sometimes struggles to be vulnerable or soft with other people, she loves hero more than anything. she's also arrogant as hell! and often quite angry. beatrice is all fire all the time, she is alive and loud and proud and really likes having the last word. you will always know when she is in the room.

Benedick: oh this man is such a slut. grade a whore. pansexual as shit too. always cracking jokes to cover his own insecurities, desperately needs to be liked or if not that at least the center of attention--even if people don't like him, if they're thinking about him and watching him, that's good enough. he loves being witty and he is prideful and acts somewhat detached when in reality he feels things the Most and gets desperately attached to people and doesn't truly believe they could love him back.

Pedro: strong sense of duty. pedro is one that tends to vary more wildly because we've fallen into "suffocated by responsibility and shitty father, actually kinda shy and dumb and kind" which i love but in the play he is mostly just kinda shitty but i don't WANT him to be, so sometimes we try to lean more into the shitty side of him but often he is an earnest idiot (affectionate)

John: as mentioned in my beatrice post, i hc him as a trans man! sometimes more genderfluid or nonbinary. he's quiet, serious, and calm, and has been done fucking dirty by his dad/the world. generally our thought is that he was raised by his mom until about age 12 when she died and he got dumped on the palace steps and the king extremely resented taking him in and everyone was shitty to him because he's illegitimate. everyone thinks he's a villain and he knows he'll never convince them otherwise so he doesn't try; he just keeps to himself and doesn't form many attachments.

Hero: usually soft spoken but whip smart, doesn't like a lot of attention, stem major, big lesbian facing comphet vibes. she and beatrice are basically sisters. she's insightful but she doesn't share those insights with most people, and is by far the one who calls beatrice on her shit the most. we've ended up friendshipping hero and john because they're both such flat characters who exist at the whims of others and i love the idea of two wallflowers finding each other.

Claudio: obviously the villain. there are lots of different approaches to this--he might be an entitled golden boy, or a rich kid not used to hearing no, or an incel--but essentially he's a bully. i think its most interesting when he appears very nice at first and then when there's any amount of pushback things get ugly but i hate him so much i often make him pretty rancid from the start.

Margaret: outgoing and fairly relaxed, a jock, bi, in love with hero.

Conrade: john's bf, utterly loyal, and by a twist of fate it has become a running joke that he has tumblr disease (purple eyes/white hair). we usually depict him as similar to john--stolid, serious, not interested in taking anyone's shit, but lately i've been wondering if maybe he should be the bright sunshine in contrast to john.

Borachio: essentially a stray dog john and conrade adopted. he comes and goes. he's a mess.

Antonio: beatrice's surrogate parent, and elder queer genderfuck who uses ve/vir pronouns. general chaos agent.

ship abbreviations:

b&b: beatrice/benedick bbp: beatrice/benedick/pedro benepedro: take a guess beap: beatrice/pedro heromeg: hero/margaret johnrade: john/conrade

[undertheknightwing]

Hello! I am always glad to find another gar lover on this hell site. But if I may ask a genuine question? Aa someone who has never seen Superman and Lois and still imagines Jon as like. A little kid and has also never once imagined Jon and Gar as like a thing but is still curious may I ask you to idk explain the dynamics of the ship a bit?

🤝 hello fellow Gar lover,, I will gladly explain GarJon's dynamic!

But first I gotta explain Jon's character in S&L because it's nothing like his comic book counterpart (at least not the "Super Sons" version) and is one of the reasons I think GarJon works so much.

First, Jon is definitely not 10 in S&L, he's 15/6 and was played by a guy in his 20s, both same with Gar. He has no powers so he's not Superboy (which sucks). And he's blonde lol

^ that's him

In the opening of the pilot episode, Clark describes Jon with: "Jonathan was easy, always happy, always smiling" and when we meet his character what Clark said absolutely fits. Compared to his twin brother, who's dark and brooding, Jon is cheerful and the goofy brother, who's a bit of a himbo at times. He's very much is a ray of sunshine.

We learn about him quite a bit in season 1. On a surface level: Jon is extremely selfless and caring, he often puts others before him. Protective of his loved ones to the point where he puts himself in dangerous situations to protect them. If someone's sad/going through a hard time, he's there, being the one to help cheer them up and give them love and support. He does that a lot in season 1 with his brother Jordan, constantly encouraging and building him up.

But the fact that Jon is so selfless and is the one to support his family comes from not so good mindset, which we learn a lot about in season 2.

Jon is the family support, which is not a good thing. He's a teenager who goes through a SHIT TON of traumatic experiences (brother shatters his wrist with super strength, almost gets gunned down, gets in a serious car crash, just to name a few). His parents should be supporting him but they don't, they rarely pay attention to him or his problems because "He's Jon, so he's always happy. No matter what he'll be happy. He doesn't need us, he's strong."

And it's gets so much worse in season 2. It's actually concerning how little Clark and Lois care about their son.

But what does this have to do with GarJon? If you've watched Titans, you might think "that seems familiar" and you'd be right because that's exactly what happens with Gar. After all the traumatic experiences and other things (Rachel making fun of him, Dick lying to his face then abandoning him, almost being killed by Kory multiple times) he's been put through, The Titans still only see him as the goofy sidekick who never needs their comfort because "Gar's supposed to be happy, he's strong and smart so he can get through everything by himself."

Gar and Jon are the "team support" but never are supported in return, they're on their own. And that's one of the reasons they'd bond because finding someone that's just like you and is able to understand you in ways no one else can would definitely be something special after years of feeling alone and isolated from the people around you. But other than being trauma buddies, their personalities are a lot alike. Both of them are genuinely sweethearts and more cheerful/happy than the rest of their families. And I think they'd gravitate towards each other because of that fact, they'd rather have someone like them than their opposite.

Okayyyyy now with that out of the way.. onto the dynamic:

Gar has been sheltered from the world so he's not the most affectionate person just due to the fact that never really experienced it but it's okay because Jon is a very affectionate person who's always hugging/kissing his bf with funky green hair and Gar loves it all, and actually helps him learn how to receive and react to genuine affection. They'd definitely be the lovey-dovey couple who are constantly holding hands and flirting in the dorkest ways possible. Gar wears Jon's letterman jacket a lot too.

They're the sunny, goofy ones who are joking around and doing fun stuff like going to hangout at the park at night while drinking slushies and talking about whatever they can think of. But if one of them isn't in a sunny mood, the other one is right there to bring a little sunshine. They support and care for each other equally, no one is the "Knight In Shining Armour" who saved the other one. They're just two broken boys who found each other and helped put each other back together with what they always deserved: love.

One of my favorite scenarios is Gar beginning to beast out because of something (stress/fear/anger/something), warning Jon to stay away from him, but Jon refuses to let Gar be taken over by his powers, so he tries to help anyway (well knowing he could get his hand taken off) and it works because he dares to do something the Titans wouldn't, he threw danger to the wind because Gar is struggling, wants to do anything to help him, and holds his hand tightly to let Gar know he's here for him and does/says whatever he can to help him calm down until his powers chill out and Gar is back in control.

That will live in my brain rent free forever.

Like Jon does not care that Gar is metahuman and can shapeshift into animals/has some animal instincts. He's an alien from Krypton. Neither of them are humans and are pretty much the only ones of them.

I could go on forever but I'mma stop here.. I'm sorry for how long this was I just care about them a lot 😅

If you want a more in-depth about their relationship explain that starts from them meeting for the first time, their friendship, then eventual romantic relationship, I highly suggest my fic "Escapism" on Ao3. It's all about them and explains them a lot better than this did!

[zodiactalks]

Love Life with Leo Woman & 5 Brutal Truths

Leo women are known for their charm, their animal magnetism, their ability to stand-out no matter what, and their goal-oriented personalities.

They're also known for being stubborn to the point of stupidity, for thinking very highly of themselves and for needing heaps and heaps of personal space, followed by lots of time for themselves.

They're enigmatic, they're self-assured, they're a force to be reckoned and, above else, they're incredibly easy to fall in love with.

After all, who can resist a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid of doing what she needs to do to get it?

If you're in love with a Leo woman, you're in for a treat, but to survive the experience, you need to know the following brutal truths.

#1. They're stupidly stubborn.

While they might call it determined, the truth is that Leo women are simply stubborn.

What's the difference, you ask? It's actually quite simple.

A determined woman will do anything she needs to do to achieve her goals, while a stubborn woman will try her best to prove you wrong, even if you're in the right, and she ends up looking like a fool.

Leo women are both.

They're determined when it comes to their professional life, their family life, and their goals. They're hard workers, they're patient, they're go-getters, and they're capable of achieving truly amazing things, but they're also stubborn.

Leo women can choose absurdly petty hills to die on out of sheer stubbornness. They're capable of undoing hours of hard work because it didn't go as they wanted it to, and they're capable of acting against their own best interests just to prove a point.

Do you know that phrase that goes "Cut the nose to spite the face"? That's Leo women at their worse.

The best way to deal with this?

Just let them be.

We don't mean roll over and accept you're wrong even if you're right. That's not going to help anyone; no, we mean 'recognize that she'll be on the defensive and act accordingly.'

When arguing with her, avoid calling her names or making argument about her. Simply state your point as impersonally and calmly as possible.

Once they calm down, they'll listen, but the more you push them, the more they'll push back.

#2. They're ego-maniacs

There's no nice way of putting it. Leo women think way too highly of themselves.

To be fair, there's plenty to admire about them. Leos are naturally charming, have impeccable taste, and are incredibly committed to their goals, which means they're often successful at what they want to achieve.

However, they're prone to obsessing over their good traits and overlooking the bad, resulting in the kind of woman who thinks she can do no wrong.

Leos can, and do, react poorly to criticism, which they often interpret as personal attacks rather than the advice it sometimes is.

Their desire to be admired and praised can also lead them to be unnecessarily competitive and showy, always on the look-out for opportunities to show off their skills and their smarts.

Leo women's ego can also lead them to believe their own hype, resulting in an individual that isn't aware of their failures or misjudges their skills and abilities. Not a crime by any stretch of the imagination, but a trait that will rear its head over and over again in a relationship with a Leo.

Suffice it to say, if a Leo claims to be an expert at anything, take it with a grain of salt. The reality, and their perception, aren't always the same.

#3. They love to annoy.

We mean this in the most loving way possible.

Leos love to mess with people, teasing, pranking, and joking around as a way to show they care. Though not their most well-known trait, Leos are huge jokers, and they're often looking for ways to make other people laugh.

It's not hard to believe, really. Leos love to be liked and desire being the center of attention, and what better way to charm people than by making them laugh?

The thing about Leo women, though, is that their humor often derives from making fun of others. We don't mean that they like to mock others or bully people to get their kicks.

No, Leo prefers joking around their friends and families, but they often choose to do it by teasing them or making small, personal jabs in the name of good fun.

If you have a thick skin and enjoy sarcastic, even black humor, chances are you'll get along with them wonderfully. If you don't, then you'll want to talk about that with your Leo lover. Otherwise, she'll probably make fun of you in a way you won't like.

#4. They have no time for nonsense.

Some women are perfectly fine with tenderly helping others when they're having trouble; some women are more than okay with people who put their feelings first; some women believe that participation alone is enough of a reason to feel proud and happy.

Leo women believe precisely none of that.

Leo women are strong, sharp, stubborn, self-assured, and both willing and capable of eating the world whole. They have no time or patience for people who second-guess themselves, for those who aren't willing to go after what they want or for those who give up easily.

What's more, Leo women aren't care-takers.

Oh, they'll try to help you, and they'll always be pushing you to excel yourself and your own expectations, but sooner rather than later, they'll pull away and expect you to do things yourself, regardless if you're ready or not.

Because of this, Leo women can't tolerate clingy, insecure partners. They don't want to be with someone who needs to be continuously reassured, nor they want to share their life with someone who will expect them to take every big choice in the relationship.

Leo women want to date an equal, and if you want to be their equal, you have pretty big shoes to fill.

#5. They're super affectionate.

Leo women may be independent and may need their space. They may pursue their goals relentlessly and may sometimes appear distant and aloof.

However, Leo women care profoundly and love intensely, and that applies to family, friends, and lovers alike.

They're protective, playful, loyal, fun, and, more than anything else, motivating. They'll continuously try to improve the lives of their loved ones, either by pushing them to improve themselves or by taking things into their own hands.

Though they may appear self-centered, Leos are always aware of the people they love and those who have helped them. They give back, happily and generously, whenever they can, and though they may not check on their loved ones daily, they sure as hell think about them.

It may not be evident at first, but one of the biggest motivators for Leo's thirst for success is to provide for their family and their loved ones. Success for success's sake is rarely something that appeals to Leos; No, they want to be the best, so that they can ensure the people they care about are happy and well cared for.

Acts of services may not be every Leo woman's love language, but they tend to be up there amongst the most popular.

[bondsmagii]

you got any advice on like. not getting attached to people. I always feel like my friends mean way more to me than I do to them and it sucks. I mean they're not bad people or bad friends but it's always "you mean a lot to me, I think of you almost like family and I'd go out of my way for you" vs "you're nice to hang out with but you aren't a priority" and I feel like I'm being a clingy freak

man, not gonna lie, I have the same problem. by nature I’m just a very intense person, and this carries over into all aspects of my life. I care very deeply and I love very easily, and I’m well aware that not everyone is... on my level with that, I guess. this isn’t to speak badly of them; it’s just I am very intense, and really? I can’t expect everyone to give me the same level of intensity as I give them. I would love it if that were the case, but I recognise that with me personally, it’s just not something that other people naturally do. my level of intensity isn’t exactly normal, so I can’t possibly expect everyone to match me.

it does suck. sometimes it makes me feel very alienated and lonely, and sometimes it makes me feel taken advantage of. it’s very easy to get into a spiral of “I love you so deeply and so intensely, and yet you don’t give that same amount of effort back”. even knowing what I know about myself, I still get sad over it sometimes. but over the years I’ve learned to take a step back and realise that just because people aren’t showing their affection in the way I would show mine, it doesn’t mean it isn’t there. I call this concept “love language”. we all “speak” love differently. it’s great when you find someone who speaks the same love language as you, but very often that isn’t the case. loving someone -- partners, family members, friends, whoever -- means learning their love language. and you’d be surprised what you find.

to use an example: I love very deeply, but I’m not overly physically affectionate. I do, however, like spending relaxed time with the person I love. my fiance @karlacton had to learn that while I might not be very cuddly, when I want to sit with him on the couch and watch creepy video marathons with him and have snacks and joke around, that’s my version of affection. that’s my love language. this is obviously not something that can be done all the time, so sometimes I would get sad because we just didn’t have time to do that, and I worried something was wrong. then I noticed that no matter how busy Acton is, he always brings me tea, several times a day, made just the way I like it. that’s his love language. and once I noticed this, I started noticing all the little things we do in a day that show we care about one another; it suddenly seemed a lot more mutual.

I started noticing the same thing with my friends, too. I love them all incredibly deeply, though I don’t show this as much as I would like because I recognise it could be quite stifling or come across as too strong, especially if they don’t realise I even see them as friends (newsflash: if you’re my mutual, you’re my friend. also to the other people I don’t follow back because I think you’re too cool: you are also my friend, and hopefully I’ll just hit that follow button soon). but I noticed they tag me in things, they think of me, they tell me funny things they think I’ll appreciate, they’re excited to share their projects and aesthetics with me. it all adds up. I know that when you’re like us, though, it might not seem enough. we have to weigh things up and consider if we’re alright being this way, or if the apparent imbalance hurts too much. with some people, it is an imbalance, and it’s best to not have such people in your life. but with a lot of people, it’s just a case of speaking a different love language. look what they do, and try not to compare it against a checklist of the things you do. no two people love and care in the same way.

finally, I obviously can’t speak for both of us, but. I like being this way. after considering all of the above for some time, I’ve decided I’m alright with how I am. I love deeply. I love so easily. I am absolutely full of love. and while it can sometimes smart, when I get hit with apparent rejection or imbalance, I still wouldn’t change it. I’m still going to show it. I see myself as being very lucky to possess such an abundance of it; I’m not going to keep it to myself.