Hidden Affection

Nonhuman expressions of affection are great. Purring. Exposing weak points as a show of trust. Head bonks. Preening and chewing. Nuzzling. Biting. Intertwining tails. Feeding each other. Little chuffs, chatters, beeps and squeaks. Fluffing up of feathers, fur or other things. Dancing to impress. Cleaning their fur, scales, feathers or skin. Sharing body heat. Ears pointing toward those you care about to show your full attention is on them. Slow blinking.

"honeymoon phase" i am literally healthily insane and obsessed for the entire duration of the relationship. skill issue

How long will this pain last?

Intimacy is not just about sex. It's having heart-to-hearts, staying up all night talking, sharing childhood memories, thoughts, fears, dreams & hopes for the future. It's uncontrollable laughter, direct eye contact and feeling each other without touching - it's exchanging energy

You ever look at somebody and just realize how much you love them, like you can feel it in your chest, emotions bursting out and don’t know any way to express it, you just love them so goddamn much

I want to hunt down every person that decided loving you was too much for them and teach them a lesson. They didn’t cherish you enough, they didn’t deserve you. But I’m glad they couldn’t “handle” you, because no one will love you like I do — and I’m not going anywhere. You’re stuck with me, sweetheart <3

thinking about that illustration of solitude vs loneliness in which solitude is a dog peacefully holding its own leash & loneliness is a feral dog fighting against the restraint of the leash & feeling slightly insane

I like the contrast between the softness of affection and the intensity of desire