me saying i have high standards, but in reality, i'd just probably fall in love with someone who's nice and gentle with me. i just want someone who speaks to me softly, who doesn't make me feel scared to share my thoughts, who treats me with care even on the days when i am not at my best. i think love, for me, is more about feeling safe than feeling impressed. it's about having someone who listens, who tries, and who shows up even in small ways. someone who doesn't make me feel like i have to fight for basic respect. someone who understands that i get quiet sometimes and doesn't take it the wrong way. someone who makes the world feel a little calmer and lighter just by being kind.