Hold the Ones Who Hold You

If you find someone who makes you laugh mid-meltdown, who texts just to say, “Hey, you crossed my mind—are you okay?”—don’t brush that off like it’s common. It’s not.

If you find someone who shows up not just for the highlight reel but for the bloopers—the messy tears, the awkward silences, the late-night spirals, the unwashed hair days—don’t minimize that kind of presence. Protect it.

If they know your snack preferences, your trauma history, and the exact moment you need to be held versus when you need to be left alone—don’t assume that kind of knowing is easy to come by. It’s not.

If they celebrate your wins like they’re their own, and sit with you during your losses without trying to fix them—keep them. That kind of loyalty isn’t mass-produced.

And if they love you in the quiet ways—the coffee left just the way you like it, the purple Skittles saved on the side, the way they remember your stories without needing to be reminded—you’ve found something rare.

So don’t let ego, fear, or past hurt convince you to let go of someone who shows up with intention. Love like that doesn’t beg to be noticed, but it deserves to be cherished.

Keep them close.

Speak your gratitude often.

Reciprocate the care.

Because people like them aren’t just hard to find—they’re sacred when found.

And if you are that person—don’t forget your worth. Being someone who loves well, who shows up fully, who gives deeply—that’s a rare kind of magic too. Don’t let the world dull your shine or convince you to stop loving like that. Just make sure it’s mutual. Always.