Like I've been kidnapped of my senses.
How would you describe what love feels like to you?
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A dizzy flamenco.
When somebody runs you a bath and orders a takeaway after a long day.
Right now, terrifying.
Freedom: it’s euphoric.
Finding your place.
Like somebody’s painted the world a different colour.
Pride, joy and freedom, but also hard, a struggle and work.
A tumble dryer.
Being lit from within.
Worryingly close to absolute panic.
Whole, full, lifted.
An impenetrable team.
I am happy to sit in silence with my wife and I think that is a good sign – we are just happy being in each other’s company.
Loss of control.
Like the froth on top of a hot chocolate.
Essential, like oxygen.
Scary, because when you really love, it means that you are really scared of losing it as well.
Very hard, meaningful kisses.
Openness, curiosity and compassion.
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