how to keep love

Let him see that weakness is not the same thing as being weak. Help him recognize that weakness only weakens if it is withheld or withdrawn. Make him understand that weakness that is shared is not weakness at all. It is strength. Help him be strong by helping him be weak. Boys put the weight of the world on their shoulders. Let him know that you are there to share his burdens and to carry part of the load. Talk to him about his dreams, his goals and his desires. Allow him to feel safe expressing his feelings and when he shares them with you, judge only yourself. When he invites you inside to peak at the dark caverns of his mind, don’t push away. Rather, hold him close and pull him closer. Adore those intimate moments and appreciate his insights. Memorize them, and make them important to you. Making them matter will make him matter, and mattering feels good. Be his loyal sidekick. Be his teammate. Be his champion. Make him believe that he can do anything at any time with anyone, and show him that you are right there with him, down in the trenches, fighting dirty, side by side, smiling at him when it’s needed and crying with him when it’s not. Many hands make light work and if you approach love with open arms, he will always be there to receive them. “Love and doubt have never been on speaking terms.” ~ Kahli