#relationshipadvice

yes, the hockey players are attractive.

but what actually makes them stand out is the emotional maturity.

the respect. the communication. the emotional safety.

maybe that's the real fantasy.

not perfection.

being chosen, respected and cared for.

because how someone treats you will always matter more than how they look.

love & positivity ✨ phi

we spend so much time waiting for him to text back that we forget we were happy before we even met him. then he texts and we're happy for five minutes before we start wondering what he meant by that.

when we get into the relationship and we want more effort. more time. more proof. more love. and when he gives it we're already scared it won't last.

and when it ends we tell ourselves we'll be happy again when we find someone better. so we find someone better. and the whole cycle starts again.

nobody told us that the love we were chasing out there was supposed to start in here first.

that no person, no text, no relationship was ever going to fill the part of us that didn't feel like enough on its own.

the girl who is at peace with herself doesn't chase. she doesn't read into every message. she doesn't shrink herself to keep someone comfortable.

she doesn't need the relationship to be happy — she just enjoys it when it's good and lets it go when it's not.

that's not being cold. that's knowing your own worth before anyone else gets the chance to.

Read This If You’re Looking For Real Love. ✨

In a world of temporary connections, this is the one kind of love that truly matters. ❤️ It's not just about finding someone who says they love you. It's about finding someone who is genuinely proud to have you and would take every risk just to be by your side. That’s the real deal.

If this quote speaks to your heart, there are more just like it waiting for you.