It’s easy to love people—you just need to hold them, not just in your arms but in your presence, your patience, and your understanding.
Sometimes, love isn’t about big moments or perfect words; it’s about showing up in little, candid moments, about sitting beside someone in their silence, about offering warmth through a simple touch or a reassuring nod.
Holding someone doesn’t always mean wrapping them between your two arms; it means holding space for them to grieve, to vent, to simply be.
It’s in the way you listen without judgment, in the way you let them rest in your kindness, knowing they don’t have to be anything other than themselves. Love, at its core, is about making people feel safe—not just in your arms but in your heart.
How easy it is to love someone on their bad days—you just have to hold them in your arms.
— Sadia Hakim // Quote Bites
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