Having been in a good relationship for seven years now, I'm still sometimes amazed just how nice things can be. Like I can show you affection??? And it feels nice to you too?? My presence and touch aren't just tolerated, but enjoyed??? I can look at my sleeping boyfriend and think "wow, it would feel really nice to just cuddle up to him right now" and he will either unconsciously communicate "no thanks" without even waking up, or wrap himself around me tightly enough to let me know that it feels nice to him as well. And also I no longer have the option of wrangling myself free without waking him up in the process.
What a splendid love it is to know that your partner can say "no", and knowing for sure that it means that every wordless "yes" truly means "yes". If you could combine the best of silk and velvet, it would still not feel as lovely to touch as my beloved's skin.


























