But then, I'm speaking from a secure long term relationship, if 5.5 years can be called long term yet. It still feels new at times.

What I learned about love is that when it's right, there's not a lot of hassle. It just flows naturally. I don't buy into the drama, where people hold on to toxic relationships under the guise of "but I love him/her!" It's not worth it, and they're keeping themselves from finding someone worth while.

One of the things I remember when I was still dating was that I realized that I needed to be the kind of person that someone I want would want. Not as in, pretend to be someone I'm not, but as in, growing as a person. I had a lot of growing to do. Still do, to be honest.