“Teach me how to love you.”
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1.) Teach me how to love you.
2.) Tell the truth about the kissing. Don’t endure bad things.
3.) If it is too much, whatever ‘it’ is, say so. Telepathy is too rare to be expected.
4.) Don’t raise your voice. Don’t raise your voice. Just don’t.
5.) Are we really fighting? ‘Cause this feels like pure silliness. Kiss me already or I’ll lick your face.
6.) Cold hands need warm armpits. Let mine be twin furnaces. (Yes, I’m wearing deodorant.)
7.) “You hurt me.” I know and I’m sorry. How can I make you forget?
8.) Missing you feels like dying slowly. Be here soon or I’ll be dust when you arrive.
9.) “No one understands our relationship.” I love that. May they be forever mystified.
10.) “I’m reporting you to you because there’s no one else to tell.” *chuckles* What did I do?
11.) Best friend, lover and several things in-between.
12.) “Pillow fight?” You didn’t even have to ask.
13.) If marriage will change everything, let’s not ruin this with it.
14.) My cover is blown. I can’t pretend to be badass anymore. You’ve seen my heart. Dammit! *chuckles, kisses, lights out*
In place of my absentmindedness.
Instead of my aloofness.
I wasn’t born icy, the cold just got to me.
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Originally published on Medium. Reprinted with permission.
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This article is a golden nugget. Short, sweet but super helpful. Thank you.
WISH I HAD THUGHT OF SOOME OF THESE.
Really nice. Thank you.
I miss him. Sadly we’re apart and broke.
This was really nice words sadly words mean nothing because actions control life
Such beautiful words aptly spoken from the heart I feel
A gifted person to be able to explain themselves so clearly ?
I’m soo sorry Hun! I love you with all my heart and soul!!!
Women need the “words”… men please dont clam up.. often times guys just dont say a thing and women are clueless abt what’s really going on in their minds… and what they really feel.