no matter how independent or girl boss i am, at the end of the day, i still want someone who would open the door for me, ask me how my day went, make sure i get home safely, support my dreams without feeling threatened, and remind me that i don't always have to be strong on my own. someone who sees my strength but also my softness. someone who understands that i can handle anything on my own, but still chooses to stand beside me. i want the kind of love that doesn't compete with my independence, but respects it. because being strong doesn't mean i don't need love, it just means i'm waiting for the kind of love that feels safe to lean on.