I want to actually like the person I’m dating
Attraction matters, obviously. But laughing together and genuinely enjoying someone’s company has become just as important.
Read entry →Dating notes by Bella
I want the relationship and the friendship underneath it.
Thoughts on dating, laughing together, being comfortable, communicating clearly, and why I think liking someone as a person matters just as much as the romantic part.
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I’m interested in relationships that can survive ordinary days — not just the dressed-up version of dating.
Being silly together is a compatibility test
I know I’m comfortable when I stop trying to seem impressive and start acting like myself.
Read entry →The boring nights might be my favourite
Takeout, skincare, a random show and nowhere else to be can tell you a lot about a connection.
Read entry →I don’t want affection to replace conversation
Being sweet is lovely. Being able to talk honestly when something feels off matters more.
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The idea behind this journal
The everyday version of a relationship interests me most.
I love cute dates, but I’m equally interested in whether two people can be relaxed together. Can you laugh when plans go wrong? Can you have a quiet night without needing to entertain each other? Can you say what you actually think?
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