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I’ve been told that I am difficult to read. People say that they want to peel away my layers - be the first person to see “the real me.” The truth of the matter is that people rarely want to know you in the way you might think. They don’t want to know that you’re lonely and overwhelmed all at the same time or that your sarcasm isn’t humor, it’s protection. They want to know that the image they have of you lines up with reality. They want to simply take away the unknown because while they might say they want to see a side of you that no one else gets, the better chance is that they might not like it when you finally let them.

I’m no saint – I’ve done this myself. I’ve built people up (partner or friend), only to feel upset (in a purely childish way) when they aren’t exactly what I thought. It’s one thing to know someone through casual conversation, online postings, or from their texting mannerisms and something complete different to know that person on a deeply personal level.

On the somewhat rare occasion that someone genuinely wants to know you, there is no need to mention that you’re hard to read. Instead, they’ll actually try to find out who you are. There will be no need to ask you to open up. Instead, it will be your natural response to be yourself with them. You’ll show them every oddity and quirk in your carefully guarded being because when the time is right, it’s lovely to be that vulnerable
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I couldn't agree more. Every woman seems to be an enigma wrapped up in a riddle. The really good ones are worth effort to get to know to find out what really makes them tick. Many say they are an open book and are who they are, but in reality, at least in my humble opinion - getting to know a woman and truly bond a connection with them takes a lot of time, patience and effort. Hopefully in the end either it was worth it or learned from the experience.
 
The person that wrote that knows a thing or two about the subject matter. Wow. I'm not crying, you're crying!

Aww! No crying allowed :). It’s a happy sentiment.

In rereading it I realized that it may speak to the dynamic of a close friendship as well...that might have made me a little teary eyed :)
 
Dropping by to say hi! 🙂 I always enjoy reading through your posts - even when they make me roll my eyes. 😂 Work kept me away for a week. Hope yours was pleasant!
 
Dropping by to say hi! 🙂 I always enjoy reading through your posts - even when they make me roll my eyes. 😂 Work kept me away for a week. Hope yours was pleasant!

What do you roll your eyes at? Asking out of curiosity...

But also HI :) it’s nice to see you!
 
Possessiveness. Ugly feeling? Maybe. Sign of love? For some.

Some people simply have possessive personalities. They take ownership of those they care about. Whether it’s related with fear, mistrust, or insecurity - it can become overwhelming.

I believe there are degrees of possession. There’s the two headed jealousy monster that can destroy relationships and friendships. There’s the one eyed egomaniac, who seems to think they are irreplaceable so “Why be worried? You can’t do better than me.”. And there is some kind of middle ground...right? I mean, I haven’t personally seen it, but surely it exists. Where do you fall?


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Possessiveness. Ugly feeling? Maybe. Sign of love? For some.

Some people simply have possessive personalities. They take ownership of those they care about. Whether it’s related with fear, mistrust, or insecurity - it can become overwhelming.

I believe there are degrees of possession. There’s the two headed jealousy monster that can destroy relationships and friendships. There’s the one eyed egomaniac, who seems to think they are irreplaceable so “Why be worried? You can’t do better than me.”. And there is some kind of middle ground...right? I mean, I haven’t personally seen it, but surely it exists. Where do you fall?


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Well I don’t consider a partner to be a possession or something I am entitled to, but someone who chooses to share with me. It is more meaningful to me that they choose to share with me something special that’s just for me, so sure I can be jealous, but I try and not let it get the best of me and enjoy what they choose to share with me.
 
Possessiveness. Ugly feeling? Maybe. Sign of love? For some.

Some people simply have possessive personalities. They take ownership of those they care about. Whether it’s related with fear, mistrust, or insecurity - it can become overwhelming.

I believe there are degrees of possession. There’s the two headed jealousy monster that can destroy relationships and friendships. There’s the one eyed egomaniac, who seems to think they are irreplaceable so “Why be worried? You can’t do better than me.”. And there is some kind of middle ground...right? I mean, I haven’t personally seen it, but surely it exists. Where do you fall?


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I am hers. She is mine. We belong together...is different from you belong to me. Where is that line? Songs are written of this.

I think the negative attributes of possessiveness are associated with ego. With power. Much as the negative attributes of addiction are. I can easily see how possessiveness could become very addicting to an addictive personality. As a recovering addict, it wasn't the drugs...it was what the drugs did for me. They gave me power. Influence. Control over others. That...was the hardest thing to understand and work through for me. Once the withdrawals are over...not using drugs is easy. But fuck...giving up the control...the power...having drugs gave me? I still struggle 33 yrs after the fact.

I think it comes down to whether it is given. If, my lover says...I am yours...it is ok for me to possessive. She...is now mine. But until that right has been given, it isn't acceptable for me to take ownership. She doesn't need me to help her find out who she is. But if she wants that help...then...of course...

I haven't really answered the question have I? I am possessive. But I try to keep my motives pure and honest. It isn't my job to control someone else. Labeling control for possessiveness is an error for me. But wanting to know she thinks of me, and I think of her, all the time...and I like it that way...if then that is being possessive...I am.

Yes, if you licked it...it is yours. Given freely.
 
It is more meaningful to me that they choose to share with me something special that’s just for me, so sure I can be jealous, but I try and not let it get the best of me and enjoy what they choose to share with me.

My feelings exactly. If I’m not just anybody, I would like to get something that not just anybody gets.

I am hers. She is mine. We belong together...is different from you belong to me. Where is that line? Songs are written of this.

No sample songs?....I’m disappointed....

I haven't really answered the question have I? I am possessive. But I try to keep my motives pure and honest. It isn't my job to control someone else. Labeling control for possessiveness is an error for me. But wanting to know she thinks of me, and I think of her, all the time...and I like it that way...if then that is being possessive...I am.

That doesn’t sound possessive...that sounds....hmm....thoughtfully needy? I mean that positively. You need to share and acknowledge your connection. That’s sweet :)

Yes, if you licked it...it is yours. Given freely.

Agreed!
 
There are hot guys...chiseled abs, great hair, million dollar smile...

Then there are impressive guys...thought provoking, witty, insightful, attentive. Those are the guys that truly captivate...the ones that steal your thoughts and make you bite your lip...

There are days that I would do terrible things for conversations like that.


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