We have all learned to be strong.
You know, sometimes you’re scrolling through your social media feed or looking at the modern dating scene, and a strange sense of nostalgia washes over you. We’ve all learned to be strong and independent, and to navigate everything from résumés and crypto wallets to attachment styles. We plan our lives five years in advance and keep our finger on the pulse of global news.
But yesterday, while brewing my evening tea, I suddenly recalled a simple sensation from the past. That feeling when the entire vast, complex world narrows down to the size of a single person. When you simply press your cheek against theirs—and in that moment, deadlines, anxieties, news about exchange rates, and the fear of what tomorrow holds all vanish.
Back then, it felt certain that tomorrow would come—and that it would be a good day, simply because you were together.
What is this story about?
I think we’re all a bit tired of the endless race. Adult life is wonderful for the opportunities it offers, yet it is woefully lacking in quiet moments. On dating sites, it’s customary to show off one’s achievements, career, and hobbies. Everyone appears so self-assured, polished, and ready to conquer the world.
Back then, it felt certain that tomorrow would come—and that it would be a good day, simply because you were together.
What is this story about?
I think we’re all a bit tired of the endless race. Adult life is wonderful for the opportunities it offers, yet it is woefully lacking in quiet moments. On dating sites, it’s customary to show off one’s achievements, career, and hobbies. Everyone appears so self-assured, polished, and ready to conquer the world.
Someone with whom it feels comfortable not just at a restaurant on a Friday night, but also in the kitchen on a Sunday morning over a cup of coffee.
What am I looking for here?
I’m not looking for a savior or a "fixer-upper" project. I’m looking for my person—someone with whom I can rediscover that long-forgotten sense of safety. Someone who makes it possible to finally exhale, let my shoulders drop, and stop fearing tomorrow, knowing I have a reliable presence by my side.
If you, too, are tired of superficiality and are looking for genuine warmth, let’s just talk. Perhaps we have something to warm each other’s hearts with this autumn.
Do you often find yourself thinking back to times when life seemed simpler and calmer?