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neurodivinity's avatar

I really needed to read this, thank you! I've always struggled with friendships, I've often found that I'd end up just seeking romance as the be all and end all for my needs, because I don't really know how to maintain normal friendships. It was comforting to know that other people think a lot about this topic too <3

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rerny's avatar

Thank you. I genuinely needed this. I drafted all of my posts on here recently because of some recent eye opening developments, that took me right back to how lonely I felt when I first began writing this piece years ago. I forgot for a bit, that writing is my best tool to navigate my feelings. I’m glad you were able to find comfort in this, that’s the main reason why I wrote it! An attempt to find likeminded people, other people who felt the same, I guess. Thank you for reading! :) <3

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Varnika's avatar

I’m finishing this up on the train on the way to work, I started it last night but since it’s so long I wanted to spend time with it. I absolutely love how you handled this topic with such precision but also warmth. I really enjoyed reading this especially since intimacy and relationships has been a question on my mind for a while- this response felt so personal and rang so true for me it was almost like I was in a conversation with you. So good!!!! Thank you for sharing

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rerny's avatar

Thank you so much for not only taking time out of your day to read this but wanting to spend time with it, I genuinely really appreciate that. It is extremely long, and I hadn't even realised until I was about halfway through how much I needed to say and how many characters it would take. I was worried that because it was on the lengthier side nobody would take the time to read it, or would half-arse it and I'm so grateful you've proven me wrong. Because I've been writing this since I was 17, and felt this was for as long as I can remember I put so much of myself into it and I'm glad it came across well and you enjoyed reading. I'm even more glad that it felt like a conversation to you because I don't know that just feels so warm and nice to hear HAHAHA. I started reading some of your posts today and it made me feel things I cant quite put into words yet. Thank you so much for reading, Varnika! :)

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Varnika's avatar

Thank you so much!!! I also fear length will deter people from reading and it often can for me but what you wrote was really engaging! I can’t wait to see what u write next :)!

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