You had never been in a serious relationship before, always holding back because of the fear that love wasn’t meant for someone like you. You convinced yourself that you weren’t good enough to be truly loved, that no one could really care for you the way you needed them to.

Then, you met him.

He was different—patient, understanding, and kind. At first, it was just casual dates and easy conversations, but somewhere along the way, he became someone you couldn’t imagine being without.

One evening, you sat together on his couch, the dim light of the room making everything feel more intimate. You could feel the weight of your own insecurity pressing on you, and before you could stop yourself, the words slipped out: “I’m scared… scared that I’m not enough for you.”

He didn’t pull away. Instead, his hand cupped your face gently, and he looked at you with a softness that melted your fear.

“I don’t need you to be perfect,” he said, his voice low and reassuring. “I just need you to be you.”