We often hear the phrase,
“If it’s not broken by you, don’t fix it.”
But the truth is,
none of us are without cracks.
We all carry pieces of our past,
wounds unseen, fears unspoken,
and scars that shape us.
Some struggle with trust,
their hearts guarded by past betrayals.
Some find it hard to express vulnerability,
fearing judgment.
Some walk in the shadow of insecurity,
while others move with the weight of fear.
There are those who make friends effortlessly.
And those who hesitate,
held back by the walls they built for protection.
Some rarely step outside,
cocooned in solitude,
while others dive into connections
with open hearts.
To expect perfection in any relationship,
be it love or friendship,
is to invite disappointment.
Real connection isn’t about
loving someone’s flawless version.
It’s about choosing them despite their past,
standing beside them as they heal,
and growing together
through every storm and season.
Love is not just a fleeting feeling;
it is a choice.
A choice to embrace,
to understand,
and to stay.
For in our imperfections,
we find our deepest unity,
and that is where true love
and real friendship begin.