#and we also need stories that show friendships that don’t matter any less becuase they’re not romances

[goofygooberton]

I hate it when people say certain acts of love and affection are proof of romantic feelings. It makes me feel really lost and empty, like the only way I can get a strong relationship is via romance. When in reality I’d do so much for my friends and care so deeply, and I don’t want romance with them at all.

I know y’all don’t mean no harm by it, so, this is me gently asking you to take a moment and think about what your words imply about the value of friendship vs romance.