There's a difference between someone who stays because you make their life better — and someone who stays because they can't imagine surviving without you.
But from the inside, both can feel exactly the same. And sometimes we're too afraid to find out which one it really is.
Have you ever felt the difference? How did you know — and what did you do about it?
honestly it’s kinda simple but hard to accept sometimes. real love feels light, like you can still be yourself and breathe. they don’t make you feel guilty for having your own life.
ReplyDeletewhen someone just needs you, it feels heavier. like you’re responsible for them or you can’t step back without things falling apart. yeah it can feel intense, but also draining.
i think the biggest sign is how you feel. if you feel calm and safe, it’s probably love. if you feel stressed but important at the same time, it might just be need.