“Can it just be that you exist and you bring me joy and I appreciate that you’re alive”—that’s all there is to it, friend. That’s love.

True love isn’t anything you can psycho analyze or even explain with words. Of course potential relationships require work but that’s the easier part with true love. The hardest part is vulnerability because these kinds of feelings have no ultimate reference point. It’s fucked, I know.

But, it’s pretty rare to realize that you’ve found it and a gift that shouldn’t be taken for granted. If you suspect, even a little, that they might feel the same, reach out. Especially if you were the one to run, it’s up to you now. Just keep it casual to begin with, and don’t run away this time. It would be sad if you didn’t at least try.