Naturally Lefty

Liking someone can be exhilarating, hopeful, and incredibly vulnerable. There’s a flutter in your chest every time they text back, a quiet joy in replaying memories or imagining the possibilities. But one of the hardest, most heart-tugging things about truly liking someone is not chasing them—and instead, letting them come to you.

Growing up no one taught me about dating or even what to do when I had a crush. As I got older, I realized that chasing someone isn’t the right way-if they feel the same way, they’ll equally show you how they feel.

It’s natural to want to show you care. You want to check in, make plans, send the good morning texts, and keep the connection alive. But when you’re the one constantly showing up—when the effort is one-sided—it sends a quiet message: they are your priority, but you may not be theirs.

This is where it gets tough. The silence, the waiting, the uncertainty. But here’s the truth: you deserve to be someone’s priority too. You deserve to feel chosen, not tolerated. Wanted, not convenient.

Letting someone come to you isn’t about playing games. It’s about protecting your heart. It’s about understanding that real connection is mutual. That the energy you pour out should be matched—not occasionally, but consistently.

If you find yourself always initiating, always bending, always giving—pause and ask yourself: Are they meeting me halfway? If not, it may be time to stop running toward someone who wouldn’t walk for you.

Protect your boundaries. Protect your heart. Let them come to you. And in doing so, you’ll find out who truly sees your worth—and who only sees convenience.

Because love isn’t just about giving—it’s about being received.