Starving

"I didn't know that I was starving till I tasted you
Don't need no butterflies when you give me the whole damn zoo
By the way, by the way, you do things to my body
I didn't know that I was starving till I tasted you"

-Hailee Steinfeld

I had no clue as to how ravenous I was for true connectivity. Honestly I had no idea how much I craved the intimacy I've since found with the man I love. Thoughtfulness, kindness, and attentiveness were unknown to me. This man embodies all of these characteristics and more. His laugh, charm, and sweetness overtake me. I am his. And still yet, I remain intact as my own person. This is what healthy looks like. This is foreign to me. There is a healthy balance between "me" and "we". Instead of making concessions and sacrificing who I am, this is the type of relationship which enhances the lives of both people. I am beyond grateful for the gift he is. I am now experiencing a relationship with equal receptivity. It amazes me that I was able to accept less in past relationships. Our relationship has allowed me to grow in healthy ways. I am a better person because of it. I must thank this man for all that he is. I am no longer starving.