“People think that intimacy is about sex. But intimacy is about truth. When you realize you can tell someone your truth, when you can show yourself to them, when you stand in front of them and their response is “you’re safe with me” - that’s intimacy.”
— The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid
God, when my lips no longer know what to ask for in prayer, please hear my heart.
Underrated form of intimacy: being silly together
Art museums, fancy restaurants with an outdoor sitting, satin silk dresses, perfume, wine glasses and pretty views.
“The woman who doesn’t require validation from anyone is the most feared individual on the planet.”
— Mohadesa Najumi
“What would life be if we hadn’t courage to attempt anything?”
— Vincent van Gogh (via goodreadss)
The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.
“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Don’t give up”
— Robert Tew
I like people with emotional and intellectual depth, speaking so passionately about everything they believe in is honestly so beautiful