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Happy late Father’s Day

Why does affection and intimacy have to be seen as romantic. I crave platonic intimacy. I want to hug my friends, grab them and kiss them right on the cheek, Use their thighs as a pillow whilst I sleep, hold hands and rub my finger across their knuckles, braid their hair or do their makeup in stupid ways. Life’s too short to spend your life waiting for romantic love when you have platonic love right in front of you. I spent so much time messing around in relationships. I spent a year and 4 months dating someone who I thought I needed. Turns out that’s all stupid and I just wanted affection. I’m simply touch starved and I’m not gonna let societies views on love and affection dictate my life. Tell your friends you love them man. I’m only 16 I don’t need to find a life partner, I just want a group of tight knit friends that I can trust. I think I’ve found that and I’m done letting things fuck up my friendships.

Edit: I’m 18 now and I think this ideology has really helped me. I ended up dating a guy for a little over a year and a half but we broke up around 2 months ago and are now just best friends. I think I’m finally able to relax and focus more on my career and college and friends. The friends I mentioned are still all my friends. <3