It Starts With You-Making the Decision for Love

It starts with you.
Before they even arrive, there’s a moment—maybe in the quiet of your room or after a long walk—when you decide you're ready. Not just to date, but to truly be seen. You’ve done some healing. You’ve let go of the past. There’s still a soft ache, maybe, but you’re open.

Then comes the spark.
Not always fireworks, not always loud. Sometimes, it’s just a conversation that lingers longer than it should. A glance that feels like it knows you already. Something subtle, but warm. You laugh more than you expected to. You find yourself smiling at your phone.

Next is curiosity.
You want to know more—not just the basics, but what makes them them. What they feared as a kid, how they take their coffee, what songs make them cry. You pay attention. You remember the little things. Because now, they matter.

Then comes the slow unfolding.
Walls come down. Vulnerabilities creep in. You talk about the hard things—the heartbreaks, the healing, the moments that shaped you. It’s scary. But somehow, safer than it’s ever felt. Because they hold your truth gently.

And then—love.
Not all at once, but steadily. In their presence, you feel more yourself. You want to grow, to give, to protect. You miss them before they leave. You care for their joy as much as your own. It’s not perfect, but it’s real.

Falling in love isn’t a leap—it’s a series of small, brave steps. And it always begins with the choice to be ready.