My Joyous Heart

My Joyous Heart

By Annette Camp

May 29, 2024

When asked what

she wanted in a

relationship, these

two words she spoke:

Longevity. 

Stability. 

And my joyous 

heart sang.

All that is Good

Today, my best friend asked me why are we friends. I told her that one of the primary reasons she is my best friend is the deep emotional connection and understanding that has developed over time. We support each other in all of life's ups and downs. I can confide in her, share experiences with her, and rely on her during both good times and bad and vice versa. We are more than friends. We are family. There's a feeling of being understood and accepted for who I am with her. We share common interests, values, and experiences, and that strengthens our bond and makes our friendship special.

All that is Good

By Annette Camp

May 28, 2024

You are more

than just another

friend to me.

You're memories, 

smiles, laughter,

and hugs.

You're happiness,

strength, and

compassion. 

You're the present, 

future, and

the past.

You're kindness,

loads of fun,

and family.

You're a visual 

representation of

all that is good.

Honest Conversations

Honest Conversations 

By Annette Camp

May 27, 2024

Online dating app options:

Chatting?

Friendship?

Something casual?

Long-term relationship?

Mine reads

something casual

and long-term

relationship. 

Something casual can

be a physical or

emotional relationship, 

but without the

expectation of a more

serious romantic 

relationship. 

It's short-term. 

No strings attached. 

You're free to pursue,

meet, or date others.

You're not the "only one."

Too busy for

anything serious or

emotionally supporting

someone?

Honest conversations

are necessary regarding 

intentions, expectations, 

future plans, degree of

emotional connection, 

communication regularity, 

and exclusivity. 

I got this.

Express how you

feel and ask for

what you want.

Have that conversation. 

Drifting Off

Drifting Off 

By Annette Camp

May 26, 2024

My mind moves

slowly through

the basics:

the similarities 

in interests,

values and

life approach. 

I closely coast

through the

intangibles:

her upbeat spirit,

her kind heart,

her growth mindset, 

and self-awareness. 

Then, I am carried 

away by the thrill

of my attraction. 

I feel the chemistry 

intensify with each

movement of her

eyes and those lips.

I wonder, "Why

do I long to hold

her so close to me?"

The thought of

her fills my mind

as I leisurely drift

off to dreamland. 

Freedom

Freedom 

By Annette Camp

May 19, 2024

In this life, I'd risk

heartache for the

love of Freedom.

Warrior. Princess.

Real. Hope.

Freedom.

The image I hold is

to love you my whole

life and no other.

Until we look into

the eyes of one

another again.

Namaste.