Somewhere along the way, I stopped begging people to love me loudly all the time. I realized that real love is not measured by nonstop messages, constant attention, or needing to speak every second of the day. Sometimes people go quiet because life becomes heavy, not because their feelings disappear. Everyone carries battles they don't always explain, and love becomes healthier when you stop taking every moment of silence personally. The right person will still care about you even during the quiet seasons. They will still choose you even when life feels exhausting and complicated. And honestly, one of the most beautiful forms of love is being understood without needing to constantly explain yourself.