Marisa Donnelly

Because when you pull back the curtain, when you strip down to the basics, when you unveil the truth about your relationship—trust is all there is. And if you don’t have trust, you don’t have real love.

You try to make her change, when really, she’s already all you need and more. But you’re too scared of getting hurt to see that in her arms, you’ll be the safest.

But promise me one thing as you go on loving and living—that you will protect that beautiful heart of yours. That you will only give to men who are deserving. That you will it guide you, but let your mind stay rational and careful, right alongside.

Maybe a traditional vacation will give your body the relaxation time it’s been craving, but a music festival will rejuvenate your soul.

I hope you know that someone loves you, and is praying for your strength.

He lets you know how he’s feeling.

She’s tentative about falling, nervous about giving her heart away. A heart that’s been so well taken care of, so protected and safe.

Because we’re all a little #basic sometimes, right?

There are so many worlds still unexplored, so many bodies left to meet, so many kisses we haven’t yet pressed into each other’s lips in all these different spots around the world.

Maybe I can’t save you from your brokenness, but I will do everything I can to make you forget it. Maybe I can’t heal you, but I can show you real love.

A fullness, a lightness, a warmth
kissing pink onto your cheeks.

—how it feels to be loved.

I wonder if this is the way it’ll always be after you love someone. They get to follow you, even after they’re gone.

A girl with a big heart will change the way you see love. See, she’s not afraid to give all of herself to someone. She’s not timid. She’s not guarded. Instead, she opens. She trusts. She goes all in.

You don’t feel obligated to be anyone else but yourself.

She is the girl that knows herself and knows what she needs. She doesn’t look to men for answers. She doesn’t look for men to make her feel whole.

Give a vague, non-committal response to when you’ll see him again. (Ex: “I’ll see you soon.”)

“For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.” — Psalm 107:9

“I took her on a surprise weekend vacation to California. All expenses paid and she had no idea.”