Encouragement Messages for Tough Times

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One breath, one hour, one small step. That’s enough for now.

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I may not have answers, but I’m not going anywhere.

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No need to reply. Just wanted you to know I’m thinking of you.

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This is hard, and you don’t have to pretend it isn’t.

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I believe you. I’m with you.

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You’re allowed to pause. The world can wait a little.

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Sending steady thoughts, not pressure. Take the time you need.

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You don’t need to be strong every minute.

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I’m here for the messy version too.

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Bad day, not a bad life. And today is allowed to be bad.

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Whatever today looks like, you don’t have to face it alone.

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Rest is not giving up. It’s taking care of yourself.

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I’m keeping a little hope for you until you can carry some yourself.

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No fixing, no lectures—just me, beside you.

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You matter to me, even on the days you feel stuck.

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I know you’re carrying more than most people can see. You don’t have to make it sound smaller for me. If all you can do today is eat something, shower, or lie down, that still counts as getting through a difficult day. I’m here without demands, and I’ll keep checking in gently.

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You don’t have to explain everything before you deserve comfort. I can sit with the silence, listen to the same worry twice, or simply stay on the phone while you do something ordinary. Nothing about your pain becomes less real because you can’t find neat words for it.

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This sounds exhausting, and I’m sorry you’re having to carry it. I won’t rush you towards a lesson or a silver lining. For tonight, let’s make things as gentle as possible: water, something warm to eat, and no decisions that can wait until morning.

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If you feel overwhelmed, that doesn’t mean you’re weak or failing. It means too much has landed on you at once. You can put some of it down with me. Tell me as much or as little as feels safe; I’ll meet you there.

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I’m sorry this is such a heavy season. You don’t need to perform courage for me, answer every message, or reassure everyone else. I care about you as you are today, not only as the cheerful, capable version people usually see.

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Some problems don’t become easier just because someone says, ‘Stay positive.’ So I won’t say that. I’ll say this instead: your feelings make sense, your tiredness is real, and you deserve support while you work out what comes next.

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You can cry, go quiet, change your mind, or take a break from being available. I’m not measuring your progress. I’m just reminding you that you’re loved and that you don’t have to earn care by coping perfectly.

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I wish I could lift this from you. Since I can’t, I’ll stay close in the ways that help: a call, a meal, a walk, or quiet company. You don’t have to choose right now. I’m here.

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There’s no correct way to feel when life is difficult. If today is confusing, angry, numb, or unbearably sad, you’re still allowed to take up space. I’m listening, and I won’t compare your struggle with anyone else’s.

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You’ve survived every difficult day before this one, but I know that doesn’t make this day easy. Please don’t use your past strength as a reason to deny your present exhaustion. Let someone care for you too.

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For now, forget the whole staircase. Is there one manageable step we can take together—replying to one email, drinking some water, or simply getting out of bed? Small isn’t silly when you’re carrying something this heavy.

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I’m not going to tell you that everything happens for a reason. I don’t know why this happened. I do know that you shouldn’t have to face its weight alone, and I’m willing to stay beside you while the next part is unclear.

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If words feel impossible, send me a full stop. I’ll understand it as ‘please stay near.’

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You are not a burden for needing reassurance more than once. Hard days repeat, so support can repeat too.

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The fact that you’re tired doesn’t mean you’re losing. It means you’ve been trying for a long time.

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I’m proud of you for making it through this hour. That’s all I’m asking of you right now.

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You don’t need a big breakthrough today. A tiny bit of movement is still movement, even if nobody else notices it.

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Hope doesn’t have to feel bright. Sometimes it’s simply deciding to see what tomorrow brings.

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Let’s not demand that you feel better immediately. Let’s just make the next hour a little kinder than the last one.

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There may not be a clear path yet, but you can still take one careful step. I’ll walk beside you where I can.

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A setback can change the route without deciding the destination. You’re allowed to regroup before trying again.

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Please don’t mistake a slow season for a finished story. Some progress is quiet, private, and almost impossible to photograph.

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If all you can manage is opening the curtains, replying to one person, or taking a shower, begin there. A small act of care can be enough for one day.

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You can be scared and still move forward. Courage doesn’t require you to feel ready; sometimes it looks like asking someone to stand with you.

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I can’t promise this will resolve quickly, but I can remind you that today’s pain is not the only thing your life will ever contain. There is still room for ordinary mornings, unexpected laughter, and plans you haven’t imagined yet. You don’t need to believe that fully today. Let me hold that possibility with you until you can look at it yourself.

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You don’t have to choose between acknowledging how hard this is and believing that something better may still be possible. Both can be true. You can grieve what happened, rest when you need to, and slowly make space for the next decision.

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Some days, the bravest plan is very ordinary: eat breakfast, answer one message, step outside for five minutes, and sleep. There’s no prize for making recovery look dramatic. I’ll celebrate the quiet wins with you.

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Maybe today isn’t the day to solve everything. Maybe it’s the day to gather enough energy for tomorrow. That still matters. Your future self doesn’t need perfection from you; they need a little care, repeated when possible.

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A difficult chapter can take longer than expected, and that doesn’t mean you’re reading it wrong. Keep the next page small. We’ll deal with the rest when it arrives.

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You’re allowed to change your plan, ask for guidance, and start again without making a speech about it. Life is not an exam where one wrong answer ends the paper.

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I see how hard you’re trying, even when the results haven’t caught up. Please count the effort too. It says something true about your determination, not your worth.

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For today, let ‘keep going’ mean ‘keep caring for yourself’, not ‘push until you break’. There’s wisdom in stopping, breathing, and choosing the next safe step.

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I’m sending dinner tonight. Any preference: dal-chawal, something light, or the comfort food you’d never put on a nutrition poster?

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I’m free for a call at 8. You can talk, complain, or say absolutely nothing while I keep you company.

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I’m going to the market. Send me a list, even if it’s only bread, bananas, and chai.

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Would a ride help this week? I can take you there and bring you back—no need to make conversation in between.

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I can pick up your medicines, groceries, or that one oddly specific thing you’ve been postponing. Tell me what would take one task off your plate.

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If you have work or class notes to catch up on, I can organise them and send the important bits. No judgement, no ‘you should have’.

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I can look after the children for a couple of hours this weekend if that would give you a little breathing room. No need to explain why.

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You don’t need to host me. I can come over, wash the dishes, fold the laundry, and leave before your house has to look presentable.

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Let’s make this practical. Send me three things weighing on you, and I’ll take one of them—an errand, a call, or some paperwork. You don’t have to manage help as well as everything else. I can work with a short reply, a voice note, or no reply at all if you’ve already said enough.

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I’ll check in tomorrow afternoon. If you’re up for it, we can go for a slow walk or sit with chai. If not, I’ll leave food at the door and head home quietly. You get to choose the kind of support that feels possible.

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Can I make your week slightly easier? I can book the cab, collect the parcel, call the office, or bring lunch. Pick one—or say ‘choose for me’ and I’ll keep it simple.

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I know advice can feel like one more job right now, so I’m offering hands instead. I can sit beside you while you make the call, proofread the message, or help sort the pile that has been waiting for you.

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I’m nearby this evening. Want quiet company, a walk around the block, or a dramatic delivery of samosas with zero serious conversation?

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If meals feel like too much work, I’ll send something ready to eat. Tell me what you can manage and what you can’t; I won’t take either answer personally.

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You can delegate to me for the next few days. Message ‘tea’, ‘call’, ‘ride’, or ‘quiet’, and I’ll understand the assignment.

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I know you prefer handling things yourself, but accepting help isn’t losing your independence. Let me carry one small bag while you carry less.

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To my friend: I know the jokes, the overthinking, and the way you say ‘I’m fine’ when you absolutely aren’t. You don’t have to entertain me now. We can sit on the phone, share silence, or complain about everything unfair and badly timed. I’m not here only for the easy, funny version of you.

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To my partner: I love you, and I’m not measuring you by how productive, cheerful, or certain you feel right now. We don’t need to solve the whole future tonight. Let’s make something warm, turn off the noise, and take this one honest conversation—or one quiet evening—at a time.

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Didi/Bhaiya, you’ve spent years showing up for everyone else. Today you’re allowed to be the one who needs a call, a meal, or a place to fall apart. I’m your sibling before I’m your advice department, so I’ll listen first and help however I can.

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Maa/Papa, I may not fully understand what this feels like, but I can see that it’s heavy. Please don’t worry about sounding positive for us. Tell me what would make today easier, or let me simply sit with you. You don’t have to carry the family’s mood as well as your own.

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For a colleague: I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. Please take the time you need; we can sort priorities together when you’re ready. There’s no need to share personal details—just let me know what work can be moved or covered.

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To a cousin who feels more like a sibling: no family-group announcement, no interrogation, no unsolicited lecture from an aunty. Just me, available for chai, a walk, or a very long rant.

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I know we’re not the kind of friends who say everything out loud. You don’t have to become that person for me. I’m still here—quietly, consistently, and without making your difficult time about my need to understand every detail.

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Dear [Name], I’m sorry this period has been so demanding. I respect your privacy and won’t ask you to explain more than you wish. Please know that I’m thinking of you, and if practical support at work would help, I’m happy to arrange it discreetly.

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For an elder I respect: I’m thinking of you with a lot of care. You don’t have to keep reassuring everyone that you’re managing. If you allow me, I’d like to help with a few everyday things and keep you company.

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To my younger sibling: I know I can sound like a second parent when I worry, so I’ll try not to lecture. I’m here to listen, bring snacks, and sit beside you until the problem feels a little less enormous.

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For a partner who needs space: I’ll give you room without disappearing. You don’t have to reply immediately; I’ll send one gentle check-in tomorrow and be here when you’re ready.

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For a friend far away: I hate that I can’t drop by with chai and stolen fries, but distance doesn’t make you less held. Call me at any hour that feels right, or send a random photo so I know you’re getting through the day.

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To my manager: I’m having a difficult time and may need some flexibility with deadlines. I’m not ready to discuss the details, but I’ll keep you updated about what I can manage. Thank you for giving me space to handle this responsibly.

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For a parent who keeps saying ‘I’m fine’: You don’t have to protect me from every worry. I’m here to hear the truth, make tea, and help with whatever has become too much.

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For a new friend: We may not know each other deeply yet, but you don’t have to go through this moment without kindness. I’m here to listen, help you find support, or simply sit nearby.

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No need to reply. I’m leaving this message here so you know the door is open.

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You can be silent with me. I won’t take it personally.

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I’ll check in again in a few days. You don’t have to update me before then.

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Sending care, with no question attached.

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You don’t have to tell me what happened. I just want you to know I’m here.

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Read this whenever you can: you matter to me, and I’m not expecting a response.

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I’ll keep the conversation open, even if today you only leave it on read.

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I’m thinking of you. No need to put your feelings into a neat message for me.

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You can send me a dot, a blank voice note, or nothing at all. I’ll still understand that this is a hard time. I won’t keep asking you to explain, because sometimes even explaining needs energy you don’t have. I’ll stay gently present and remind you, in small ways, that you’re not forgotten.

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I know talking may feel impossible right now. That’s okay. I can send a funny video, leave food outside, or sit in the same room without asking what’s wrong. You choose the amount of contact; I’ll respect it.

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There’s no deadline for replying to care. Take your time. I’ll assume silence means you’re conserving energy, not that you’ve stopped mattering to me.

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I won’t send ten questions disguised as concern. Just one simple message: I’m here, I care, and you can reach me whenever words become available again.

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If conversation feels like too much, we can communicate through practical signals: send a food emoji if you’ve eaten, a moon if you’re resting, or nothing if you need complete quiet. There’s no performance required.

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I’ll be nearby in the background, like the friend who doesn’t need the TV volume changed every five minutes. Rest, disappear for a bit, and come back when you can.

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You don’t owe me the full story, a positive update, or proof that you’re coping. I’m sending warmth without asking you to carry my worry too.

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I’m here when you want company, and I’m still here when you don’t want to talk. Both versions of support count.

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Mujhe pata hai abhi sab kuch bahut zyada lag raha hoga. Tumhe sab explain karne ki zaroorat nahi hai—bas yaad rakho, main yahin hoon.

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Aaj sirf ek chhota step. Baaki sab kal dekhenge. Abhi khud par itna pressure mat daalo.

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Reply karne ki zaroorat nahi hai, yaar. Bas check kar raha/rahi tha ki tumhe pata ho—tum akela/akeli nahi ho.

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Sab theek bolne ki zaroorat nahi. Jo feel ho raha hai, woh feel kar sakte ho. Main sunne ke liye hoon, judge karne ke liye nahi.

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Agar baat nahi karni, koi problem nahi. Main bas thodi der tumhare paas baith jaaunga/jaaungi—chai ke saath, bina gyaan ke.

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Tumhe strong banne ka drama mere saamne nahi karna. Thak gaye ho toh thak gaye ho. Main hoon na.

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Khana bhej doon? Dal-chawal, biryani, ya woh comfort food jo dekhkar problem paanch minute ke liye kam lagti hai?

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Main tumhari problem solve karne ka promise nahi karunga/karungi, par tumhe akela handle bhi nahi karne dunga/dungi. Ek-ek din dekhte hain.

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Abhi future ka poora plan mat banao. Pehle paani piyo, kuch kha lo, aur phir bas next step sochenge. Baaki ka load mujhe thoda de do.

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Mujhe details nahi chahiye jab tak tum khud share na karna chaho. Bas itna jaan lo ki main tumhare saath hoon—good days mein bhi, aur in confusing days mein bhi.

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Aaj kuch achieve nahi hua toh bhi tum fail nahi hue. Kabhi-kabhi survive karna hi poora kaam hota hai. Rest karo, guilt nahi.

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Call karun ya bas online rahun? Tum sirf ‘call’, ‘quiet’, ya ‘chai’ likh dena. Main samajh jaaunga/jaaungi.

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Mujhe pata hai main sab theek nahi kar sakta/sakti. Par grocery, ride, notes, ya dinner ka jugaad main kar sakta/sakti hoon. Ek kaam bata do.

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Tumhara slow hona bhi valid hai. Har din race nahi hota, aur har problem ka answer same din nahi milta.

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Agar aaj sirf bed se uthna, nahaana, ya ek message ka reply karna hua, toh bhi enough hai. Chhoti jeet ko chhota mat samjho.

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Main kal phir check karunga/karungi, bina interrogation ke. Tum reply karo ya na karo, care cancel nahi hogi.

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To someone I love: I won’t turn your hard day into a lesson about how strong you are. I’ll love you in the ordinary ways—checking the lock, saving you the last roti, and staying close.