Mike

Imagine your f/o loving you more than you could ever hate yourself.

Every mean thought you have about yourself is met with twice as much love from them. Every feature you try to hide is something they want to badly kiss. Every habit you find annoying makes them smile because it’s so unmistakably you. Every flaw you’re convinced makes you difficult to love only makes them hold you closer.

You could spend hours listing everything you dislike about yourself, and your f/o would patiently go through that list one by one telling you exactly why they adore each thing.

You hate your laugh? It’s their favorite sound.

You hate your body? They treat it with so much tenderness, like being allowed to hold you is a privilege.

You hate how sensitive you are? They love how deeply you feel and would never make you ashamed of it.

You hate the parts of yourself that are messy, awkward, needy, angry, or scared? Your f/o sees those parts and doesn’t run. They stay. They learn how to comfort you. They love you through every bad day, every insecurity, and every moment when you struggle to believe you deserve them.

Your f/o doesn’t love some imaginary “better” version of you that you think they deserve. They don’t love you despite everything you hate about yourself.

They love you…the whole complicated…imperfect, messy yet wonderful being standing in front of them.

And whenever your mind tells you that you’re unlovable, your f/o pulls you against their chest, kisses your forehead, and quietly reminds you:

“You could never hate yourself enough to make me stop loving you.”

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I wanted to do something bigger, but I only found out yesterday that his birthday was today, so I ended up putting this together at the last minute. I had to work all day yesterday and today, but I really wanted to make him something. I hope it turned out okay!! :’D🫶🏻💕

Your f/o doesn’t wish you were better at masking. They don’t wish you acted “more normal” or blended in more with everyone else. They know that sometimes you stand out without meaning to, and that it can leave you feeling awkward or like everyone is judging you. But when they look at you, they don’t see someone who needs to change. They see someone who’s genuine, lovable, and worth being proud of. They’ll always be happy to stand beside you, hold you close, and love you exactly as you are…never asking you to become anyone else.

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Even if you see yourself that way, your F/O never would. They see how hard you're trying and they are so proud of you and your efforts, regardless of the outcome.

They don't care about how many awards you win, they don't care how much money you make, and they don't care if you struggle to do what is "simple" or "easy" for others.

They love you unconditionally, wholly, and indefinitely. You are their second half, and they are so, so proud of you for continuing to get up every morning and face the world, even if it's cruel and unfair in its expectations of you.