What does it mean to be close to someone?
Many people think that closeness is measured by physical proximity or shared space. They think that sleeping in the same bed or living in the same house with someone automatically makes them close to that person. But is that really true?
I don’t think so. I think closeness is much more than that. Closeness is about emotional intimacy and connection. It’s about being able to be yourself with someone, without fear of judgment or rejection. It’s about feeling seen, heard and understood by someone who cares for you. It’s about being able to share your deepest thoughts and feelings, your hopes and fears, your joys and sorrows, with someone who supports you. It’s about being able to show your vulnerability and strength, your darkness and light, with someone who accepts you.
Closeness is not something that happens overnight. It takes time, effort and trust to build. It requires honesty, communication and respect. It involves giving and receiving, listening and speaking, understanding and empathizing. It means being there for each other, through thick and thin, in good times and bad.
Closeness is not something that you can force or fake. It’s something that you feel and know in your heart. It’s something that you cherish and nurture. It’s something that you don’t take for granted or let go easily.
Closeness is one of the most beautiful and precious gifts that life can offer us. It’s what makes us human and happy. It’s what we all need and deserve.
So don’t settle for anything less than true closeness with someone who matters to you. Don’t let physical distance or circumstances keep you apart from someone who loves you. Don’t let fear or pride stop you from opening up to someone who wants to know you. Don’t let anything get in the way of being close to someone who makes you feel alive.
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