the thing about relationships is that they are always maybe. they aren't promised. they are built off of continuous vulnerability. constantly pushing our edges of what is comfortable to continuously explore new levels of intimacy. with the same person. over and over again. it's always a maybe. because free will. anyone can leave. anyone can die. anyone can change this. relationships are built off of maddeningly courageous acts of trust and courage. relationships are a constant testament to our ability as humans to push our limits, walk in fear and love over and over again. they are a constant place of maybe, everyday, no matter how strong your commitment is. or theirs. it's a forever walk of maybe. and that is terrifying. and absolutely beautiful. I've hurt you and you've hurt me, and still I choose you. because love forever can outweigh fear. but it's this wild dance of two people playing a game of maybe.
what a delightfully unique human experience. full of pain, grief and finding ourselves more deeply, over and over again.
Micayla Jean is the author of Wilder Daily