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💔 The Things We Never Say

Why the Silent Spaces Between Us Hurt More Than Any Goodbye

By EmmaPublished 10 months ago ‱ 3 min read
💔 The Things We Never Say
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There are words we never say out loud—

Not because they aren’t real,

But because we’re scared they’ll change everything.

We hold back the pain.

We swallow our needs.

We pretend it doesn’t matter—until it does.

And suddenly,

the love that once felt infinite

becomes something we tiptoe around.

Like a crack in the glass we refuse to admit is growing.

🌘 Love Isn’t Lost in Fights—It’s Lost in Silence

People often think love dies in explosive moments—

But more often,

it dies quietly.

In the things we don’t say.

In the way we stop reaching for each other.

In the way we avoid the hard conversations

because we don’t want to seem dramatic, needy, or “too much.”

But silence is its own kind of storm.

It chips away at the bond.

It creates a distance that no amount of “I’m fine” can fix.

And before we know it, we’re lying beside someone

who feels miles away.

đŸȘž The Fear Behind Our Quiet

We don’t speak up because we’re afraid:

Afraid of being misunderstood.

Afraid of pushing them away.

Afraid of confirming our worst fear:

That maybe they stopped caring a long time ago.

So we shrink.

We dim our needs.

We become easier to love—

or at least, we try.

But in that trying,

we lose the very essence of who we are.

đŸ”„ Love Requires Risk—And Truth

Real love isn’t safe.

It’s raw.

It’s honest.

It’s messy and inconvenient and uncomfortable.

But it’s also the kind of love that sits with you in discomfort.

It doesn’t run when you cry.

It doesn’t mock your feelings.

It doesn’t go silent when you’re asking to be heard.

If your love can’t hold space for your truth,

is it really love?

💬 Say the Thing You’re Afraid to Say

Say it before the silence becomes permanent.

Before the love becomes memory.

Before the “us” turns into “what could have been.”

Say:

"I feel unseen."

"I need more presence."

"I miss the way we used to laugh together."

"I don’t feel safe in this love anymore."

Say it for the sake of your peace.

Say it even if your voice trembles.

Say it even if they don’t know how to hold it yet.

Because your silence won't protect you.

But your voice might set you free.

✹ You Deserve Love That’s Gentle and Loud in All the Right Ways

You deserve a love that looks you in the eyes and stays.

A love that makes you feel chosen on both your best and worst days.

A love that listens. A love that shows up.

A love that grows with you, not around you.

So if you’re lying next to someone and feeling lonelier than ever—

This is your sign:

You don’t have to stay just because they say they love you.

Love should feel like a shelter, not a storm.

Like home, not exile.

Like peace, not confusion.

🌿 You Deserve a Love That Listens

You deserve love that asks,

"What are you not saying?"

"You seem distant—what’s going on?"

"How can I meet you where you are?"

Love isn’t just about romance and roses.

It’s about choosing each other,

especially when things get uncomfortable.

Don’t let the fear of being too much

keep you from asking for enough.

📚 Book Recommendation

Why Good Guys Won’t Date You: Tips on How to Stop Ending Up with Terrible Men

This book speaks to anyone—woman or man—who’s ever wondered why they attract emotionally unavailable partners. It offers clarity, humor, and real tools to build stronger boundaries and reclaim your worth. Whether you're healing or just beginning to see patterns, this is a must-read.

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About the Creator

Emma

Emma – Digital Marketer | Content Creator 🚀 Passionate about SEO, digital marketing. With 3+ years in social media marketing, I help brands grow through strategy & innovation. Always exploring new ventures!

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