i’ve heard it said there’s a fine line between love and obsession. that they often blur, overlap, bleed into one another—a venn diagram of desire and delusion. and right there in the center, where the circles converge, is madness.
Those who feel emotions too intensely eventually learn not to be overwhelmed by them. But at the same time—often without realizing it—they also learn to be overly controlled. And I believe, I’m convinced, that sometimes you just have to let go. Protecting yourself too much can almost feel like self-inflicted punishment.
Emotions should be managed, not controlled.
Maybe the right path is finding the key to balance. Just my opinion.
sometimes with falling in love, comes the combination of what is uncertain and not wanting to get hurt, time and time again. turning us to build walls instead of bridges. unbeknownst to my younger self, every time i started to fall for someone, i would become so scared of showing my true colors in fear of being judged or perceived unlikable. thinking over a million times in my head about saying the right thing, not a stupid one. but in the end, it might be worth taking off the mask. because how can someone truly love us if we are unable to show who we really are?
love (and falling into it) is a huge thing. complicated to explain. i absolutely adore seeing people's views on it, how they see the inevitable madness (as you said), and this one wasn't different. amazing as always <3
This is truly beautiful. Thank you for that. I love reading you, because every time I do, I feel seen and understood. You have the rare gift of putting into words that emotional turmoil, with such an energy that just leaves me speechless.
Thinking about how complicated love is, the technicalities that lead to falling in love and what it causes you, is too deep. But the simple fact of feeling like you are a scared little child when you love, it shows you how much you can do it since you show that you are such a pure person or a person who is willing so much for another that it shows both your value and the beauty that love can have. Since you are a person who is willing to sacrifice and there are not many 🫠
Big Pisces energy.
Needing an “On Pickleball”
Those who feel emotions too intensely eventually learn not to be overwhelmed by them. But at the same time—often without realizing it—they also learn to be overly controlled. And I believe, I’m convinced, that sometimes you just have to let go. Protecting yourself too much can almost feel like self-inflicted punishment.
Emotions should be managed, not controlled.
Maybe the right path is finding the key to balance. Just my opinion.
"i'm slipping again, softening in places i swore i'd sealed shut" WOW.
reading this while listening to a song called "love is a laserquest"... what a time to be alive.
sometimes with falling in love, comes the combination of what is uncertain and not wanting to get hurt, time and time again. turning us to build walls instead of bridges. unbeknownst to my younger self, every time i started to fall for someone, i would become so scared of showing my true colors in fear of being judged or perceived unlikable. thinking over a million times in my head about saying the right thing, not a stupid one. but in the end, it might be worth taking off the mask. because how can someone truly love us if we are unable to show who we really are?
as they say, there’s beauty behind the madness
love (and falling into it) is a huge thing. complicated to explain. i absolutely adore seeing people's views on it, how they see the inevitable madness (as you said), and this one wasn't different. amazing as always <3
Can't believe I'm only just discovering your writing. It’s beautiful.
May love bless you through all the kind and cruel moments. It is never weakness to feel and never folly to fall. Please be happy.
Was not ready for the end 😭
Reading this while listening to Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no. 2 sent me into a spiral. Beautiful piece. I’m adding this to my saves.
gosh that’s my favorite piece….
i love this sm
love love love how raw and beautiful this is. captures the feeling perfectly.
This is truly beautiful. Thank you for that. I love reading you, because every time I do, I feel seen and understood. You have the rare gift of putting into words that emotional turmoil, with such an energy that just leaves me speechless.
Thinking about how complicated love is, the technicalities that lead to falling in love and what it causes you, is too deep. But the simple fact of feeling like you are a scared little child when you love, it shows you how much you can do it since you show that you are such a pure person or a person who is willing so much for another that it shows both your value and the beauty that love can have. Since you are a person who is willing to sacrifice and there are not many 🫠
Beautiful piece. Love to read it.