Fabric Food

The trick is to get it before it breaks. And then to nurture it … to protect it with everything you have. Because once it’s broken, it’ll never be the same. And that’s when compromises are made. That’s when people start to give up. But no one really realizes how important it is to keep it pure until after it’s broken. That’s why all these middle-aged married couples sit next to each other on the couch and stare at the TV. They are numb. They don’t care anymore. They can’t get hurt anymore, but they also can’t love anymore. It’s too sad for me to think about.

—(via nickmiller)

Marry your best friend. I do not say that lightly. Really, truly find the strongest, happiest friendship in the person you fall in love with. Someone who speaks highly of you. Someone you can laugh with. The kind of laughs that make your belly ache, and your nose snort. The embarrassing, earnest, healing kind of laughs. Wit is important. Life is too short not to love someone who lets you be a fool with them. Make sure they are somebody who lets you cry, too. Despair will come. Find someone that you want to be there with you through those times. Most importantly, marry the one that makes passion, love, and madness combine and course through you. A love that will never dilute - even when the waters get deep, and dark.

—N’tima  (via kevinidentity)

(Source: mariaarroyo, via thisboythatgirl)