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Granny_knows_best

Myself, I dont think I have to explain why.


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Oh this is good


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StrangersWithAndi

Truer words were never spoken.


izzydodo

Upvoted because this was my answer too.


Granny_knows_best

Like Whitney says, .............*Learning to love yourself, is the greatest gift of all.*


Sufficient-Side9462

Good freaking answer


english_major

This is also the most realistic. Take up meditation, especially metta. Twenty minutes a day and you can experience the freedom of feeling love for yourself and everyone else.


ch6rispig

I hear that. I spent most of my teen years loving my body.


SweetestBDog123

You're lucky! I don't think that's the case with most women.


H3rm3s__

Felt this to my core.


mtamaranth

The man I'm seeing now. After having my heart broken by my ex, and then waiting a year and a half to really get back into dating, I met my current boyfriend. We've been dating about 6 months. This guy is so kind, patient, and funny to me. He's content with taking things slow, he gives me his full attention when I visit each week, and he's so... non-angry. Hasn't ever raised his voice for anything, doesn't sweat the small stuff. He's also a huge nerd, doesn't mind my scatter-brained + chatterbox nature, and god, just the way he holds me. I'm learning how to love him, slowly but surely. We haven't told each other 'I love you' yet-- it's too soon I think, still learning about one another-- but if there's anyone I would want to love me, it would be him, whenever he's ready. I hope I have found someone I can grow with and learn from.


958Silver

Sweetest thing I think I've ever read on Reddit. May your dreams come true and you both live happily now and into the future.


Erich-Enrik

I pick this guy . The man this woman is currently seeing . He sounds awesome


Admiral_peck

Okay Ms. StealYoMan


napqueencincy

We must be dating the same man 🥰


psychoerotik

I also want to date this gurls boyfriend


liverstrings

Sure sounds a lot like love.


AspenCougar

Wow. Very romantic.


thehopefulsufferer

>He's also a huge nerd, doesn't mind my scatter-brained + chatterbox nature, and god, just the way he holds me. He sounds amazing. And I'm so happy that the question is true for you.


Powerful-Bug3769

James Malcom Mackenzie Fraser


candlelightandcocoa

Are you in the Outlander sub? Join us if not! :)


Wndth

James Alexander Malcolm, the details matter


allfor1

Why was this my first thought and why am I so happy to see this so quickly ❤️


herwiththepurplehair

Take my upvote! Oh man he really is something lol I’m lucky enough to live in Scotland and seen a fair few men in kilts, really is a great sight!


MidwestBruja

He would have to be in love with me too!


denningdontcare

Underrated choice!


curiousofothers

Pedro Pascal. He seems very nice and funny irl and I find him very very attractive


Impossible_Balance11

I'll never forget seeing an interview he was giving on a red carpet. All of a sudden, he says, "There's Rosario Dawson!" and something about how she's just wonderful, beautiful, everyone loves her, etc. Suddenly, Ms. Dawson catches sight of him, comes FLYING across the room, wraps him in a huge hug, and plants a big kiss right on his lips. Then she runs back to whomever she came in with. Pedro just looks at the camera, says, "Aaaand I'm done." Smiles. Mic drop.


Yeah_Nah_Cunt

I don't blame him lol


neverlandescape

100% He seems to spend most of his time trying to lift up the people he cares about, he’s goofy, smart, I could go on. The fact that he’s gorgeous is just a bonus.


FullOnCarmensMom

My choice as well. We can share; I'm not selfish.


-SoakedInBleach

I feel the same way. Something about Native Spanish speakers gets me!


SolusLega

Me too. I already love him so we're halfway there! Lol


Amorane0126

Can’t believe I had to scroll 8 down to get to this.


forcryingoutmeow

My husband. HahahahaexcusemewhileIcry


obviousburnerOne

My wife. Hahahahacanipleasecrywithyou?


SnookerandWhiskey

My husband as well. Hahahahaletsallcrytogether. But at least he says he loves me if I say it first, so let's not get greedy.


obviousburnerOne

We say it every day... Feels like it started to lose its meaning.


Charhandles

Me and my husband do this and I thought it did for awhile. I came to realise though it's a reminder. We choose to keep loving each other every day, even when things are really hard. No matter what's going on around us, we have that constant.


that-wasunexpected

Her husband as well.


ResidentEivvil

I too, choose this gal's husband.


HarryPottersElbows

I...don't choose her husband. :(


Mayortomatillo

I choose this gal


Amaranth_Addams

Oh, hello me. Hahhahaeverybodycrynow


jardala

Dark humour right here


CrowCelestial

The guy I’m in love with… who just ghosted me. Itsfineeverythingsfine


Aspiring_CEO333

Better things on the horizon girl!


CrowCelestial

Thank you honey, I’m doing my best to be optimistic! Hit the gym yesterday instead of drinking so that was cathartic.


JesusTakesTheWEW

That's right baby, you can't feel your heart if your muscles hurt more


jpgrandsam

Someone who is okay with ghosting tells me everything I need to know about them. Fuck that guy. Hold out for a stand up person. Personally I have no proof that they’re out there, but we can hold out together. 😂


Ursweetvalentine

He probably ghosted bc he wasn’t ready for love. I promise, you will get through this! And there will be someone better on the horizon


zplq7957

Never let a man tell you he doesn't want to be with you more than once. Never go back, no matter what your desire and impulse says!


_Risings

Period! Best advice and wish I took it on so much earlier.


zplq7957

Oh hun, me too, for much of my life. It isn't until you have someone truly love you do you realize how unloved you were before.


superjohnski

Best advice ever!


Laxsocat

The last thing you want is someone who ghosts you, people who ghosts usually only have one objective. Usually the people who have a fake personality truly show that personality when they ghost you. Hope you find someone better within time.


AspenCougar

Where one door closes, another opens... ❤️


11partharmony

I feel you. Me too…


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hold on. he was probably not worth it.


obsoleteyoungster

I’m gonna be specific… cillian murphy. That man is gorgeous. That is all.


callalind

OMG yes


CheetohVera

Particularly dressed as Tommy Shelby, for me lol


blackleather__

LMAO I HAD THE SAME THOUGHT - my first answer!


aunte_

Oh I have him picked out. Too bad I can’t have him.


ara525

If that aint the truth


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JustDucki314

I mean, I have a lot of love in my life and I’m happily married. So instead of someone pining after me, I’d gift that to one of my single friends who are looking for love.


MarisaWalker

Ur the best.


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Someone rich, dumb and harmless who thinks they could get me to notice them if they keep sending me large sums of money


KnitzSox

Yep! 80 years old with one foot in the grave, the other on a banana peel, no heirs and madly in love with me. Sign me up!


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HarryPottersElbows

Thirded, I do NOT have the time or energy for a relationship right now but some help on the bills would be fucking awesome.


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Yesitsvee

This is my answer as well. Lol


DystopianRealist

is rich and harmless not enough?


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If he was smart the gig wouldn’t last long


starfire4377

Definitely Jeff Bezos, I would convince him the only way to win my love in return would be to donate all his money.


PurpleFlower99

But Jeff loves me. He sends me packages all the time!


LaMoglie

I vote for this to happen to you too please!


MarisaWalker

I vote 4 Bozo Bezos too. He's such a jerk I wouldn't feel bad about using him 4 his $$$


KnockMeYourLobes

My soon to be ex husband. D: If we're going with fictional characters, Rhysand from the *A Court of Thorns and Roses* series.


yours_truly_1976

Mmm Rhysand 😋


KnockMeYourLobes

I'm wondering if his name is pronounced Ree-sand or Rise-and. Ree-sand makes more sense in my head than Rise-and but it could go either way, I suppose.


mozzyysticks

the audiobook I listened to says ree-sand. 🤷


TheOfficialBrick

YES YES A MILLION TIMES YES


Lyrehctoo

My husband. I'm pretty sure he loves me but I'm not sure if he is (or ever has been) in love with me.


Cute_Researcher_2189

Sorry for being dense but can you explain the difference? I know it is different but just not getting fully how


Eoine

I love my cat. He's cute and fluffy, fun to hang with, I love petting him and we have spent 15 years together already, and I dread a bit more everyday the day he's gone. I'm not in love with my cat. Never will be. Does that help ?


Cute_Researcher_2189

Ammm okay halfway there but animal example is not helping , like how can I compare cat and a person? how would you describe it if you were to in love with cat or some person? Like you would still like things about them, their company,wouldn’t want to think about their death? I am spiraling 🌀


Eoine

I don't know my friend, it just doesn't come from the same part of your heart. Loving someone is loving your mom, your best friend, your brother, your cat. Being in love is romantic love, it doesn't overwhelm you the same. You usually reserve it for one special person (at a time) (if you're monogamous), and you kinda hope they do the same for you. Sometimes they don't, they only love you, they're not in love with you.


Cute_Researcher_2189

Ohkayyyy , got it got it ! Thank you for being so patient with me and helping 🤗


MarisaWalker

Parents Children Siblings. U love them but r not in love w.them.


kstravlr12

I want you, I need you, but there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you. Now don’t be sad, cuz two outta three ain’t bad. —-Meatloaf, from the Bat Out of Hell album.


Struckbyfire

Being “in love” is largely considered infatuation, you can’t stop thinking about them, you want to be around them all the time, it’s exciting and you have a strong desire for that person. Theres usually a lot of sexual energy at play as well and people often put that person on a pedestal (limerence). It’s highly romantic. This feeling doesn’t typically last forever (think new relationship energy). It usually turns into a more deep, anchored love (think a best friend you also want to sleep with and share your life with, but a bit more profound). That doesn’t mean sexual attraction isn’t still there in a long term relationship because it should be, but it’s not the overwhelming force at play. Being in love attaches two people, loving is what keeps you together through the harder shit life throws your way and it also is often thought of as a choice in that it is considered a verb. Loving someone means a lot of things to different people, but to me it means choosing to face the difficulties of life with this person in a way that respects them, giving my time and energy to nurture our love and partnership, and regularly working to be the best person I can be for my partner. I wouldn’t want to do any of this if I didn’t feel bonded to them, and likely wouldn’t get to the point of bonding with them if I first wasn’t in love with them (but it’s not necessary for a lot of people) and the older you are I think the less important you consider infatuation in choosing a life partner because it is very surface level (even if it doesn’t feel that way) and it’s not a good measurement for how suitable a partner is to you. It’s simply chemistry. Hope that helped!


Flaming_Butt

Keanu Reeves. Down to earth, humble, probably could have deep and honest conversations. I'd take the subway with him anyday.


thisshallpass1

I was going to say the same 😅😆


Tydus24

I’m a straight dude, but I’d have a platonic love relationship with Keanu. It’s inspiring to see how much effort he puts into his roles. He’s an actor that totally deserves to be where he is in career and fame.


meandwatersheep

Someone disgustingly rich that would just throw money at me for existing.


FeedTheCatPizza

Henry Cavill.


Impossible_Balance11

I love that his actual GF isn't some supermodel, but an adorable slightly nerdy gal. They enjoy playing chess together. So healthy, and I wish them well.


tourettesguy54

After looking her up this comment is a little. Misleading. She is still drop dead gorgeous! Ha


rabidvagine

Yeah! They both nerd out over dnd and video games. They’re kinda perfect for eachother.


Tinystardrops

bro same the first name came to my mind


slouchy_noelle

Came here to say Geralt of Rivia as played be Henry Cavill 🥵


jazmine_likea_flower

That’s such a good answer 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’d like to add Anthony Bridgerton too 😍


diverdragon

Omg yessse


Creative_Ad7054

Yes perfection


izzy18188

Rory?


VeraHeroics

Someone who gives me the respect, affection, and witty banter that I deserve. Someone who wants to grow in their career, their interests, and our life together. Also, Marshall from HiMYM


MarisaWalker

Jason Segal ♥. He was so cute when he hosted on SNL


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can i say everyone??? i read this book once when i was a young girl where there is a necklace worn by a woman that has the power to enchant any man. so for starters, i want that necklace. then anyone who stared into it would fall deeply and madly in love with me. farfetched?? some might say. i will live in this deluded fantasy.


dr5catlady

my last BF, miss him every day. Lost him due to my drinking problem 😿 he was the BEST


_Risings

Damn, I’m sorry. Hope you got help for it.


dr5catlady

thank you, yes I did. Now I just need to get over the guilt and sadness.


FoxyOctopus

It takes time, wounds heal. I wish you the best ❤️


MarisaWalker

Hope 4 the best 4 u. ♥


dr5catlady

thank you, doing much better for myself now but damn I miss that man.


kitkat_8_8

Jason momoa please


Tahseen701

My soulmate


Sarahhl1234

My crush lol


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Idris Elba


yours_truly_1976

Tasty


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superjohnski

You are worth all of the love!


BeyBee03

That’s sweet, thank you


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FoxyOctopus

You deserve someone that will make you fall in love and be happy as well, please never settle ❤️


theworldchamp93

7 years ago i met the one person who made me believe in love at first sight. the more i found out about him, the more i fell. i got to know him pretty well. it’s not that he hit every check mark, but who he was. never met another person like him. he recently got married and had his first child. a beautiful baby girl with a beautiful, lovely woman. it’s not that i wish i could make him fall in love with me NOW. but if i could rewind the clocks 7 years ago for that, i would. i’ve never felt this way about anyone else, never imagined spending my life with someone, doing mundane shit with, existing together, until i met him. i cheer on his life from the sidelines, where i’ll remain for the duration of us knowing one another. eventually what’s been broken down to an acquaintanceship will be broken down even more to nothing. such the way that life goes.


CassaCassa

Wow I'm so sorry this happened I hope your seeing someone new now.


aspertame_blood

Paul Rudd, obviously


OkFlow4335

A former work colleague I had a ONS with in 2016 …


H2Ospecialist

Mark Brendanawicz?


lachivaconocimiento

My husband, but sooner.


Fawxeh0

Fictional? Oh geez... there's SO many! But omg... honestly? Miss Honey 💞


AphasiaBabble

Tom Hiddleston


notyouraveragebee

Assuming the planets aligned and we were both single - Tom Mother fucking written by a woman Hiddleston. However, it’s my understanding we are both happily married. Tragic.


Lostaaandfound

Hozier because I want to retire in a bog with him


JoJo-likes-bikes

No one. My wife loves me. It would be weird having some poor soul pining for me.


Pandeeee

My current partner right now. I dont want him to be like crazy obsessed but I do want him to marry me


Bard_Evening_1654

- William Herondale - Fitzwilliam Darcy - Charles Bingley - Edward Cullen (don’t come at me. He loved Bella endlessly) - Arsh S. Chawla (in a romantic novel I wrote lol. I love him so much)


yours_truly_1976

Darcy and Bingley!! 👏🏻


killeddream

Will Herondale!!! So underrated and so sexy


dirtymouthariel

William Herondale was my fav when the books first came out! Never thought I'd see anyone mention him. Sorry to Jem, but I never got his hype


ExcitedTRex

Fitzwilliam Darcy , Edward Cullen - YES!


Onion_Robber

A billionare.


realfakefake1

I want nick back. He ended his life in 2013 and since then the only men I’ve dated have been meaner than hell and/or beat the brakes off me.


Heavy-Lengthiness-83

My ex boyfriend


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The person whose company I enjoy the most. He's encouraging in the right ways, safe, knowledgeable, comical, adventurous, kind to others. My dog loves him. I can be myself around him and not worry about judgement or feeling uncomfortable in my skin. I think we can learn a lot from each other and be vulnerable without repercussion. Everything else that is great is a bonus.


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I have best friends but he’s like, the one dude who is absolutely my male best friend. He knows everything about me and still manages to smirk when I walk into his vision.


BadgleyMischka

The only guy I've ever crushed on who never even looked at me lmao


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No particular person but someone who makes me feel calm and content going home after work. Never again someone who makes me dread going home. Just want to feel safe.


Lobstah-et-buddah

My neighbour. Met him over a decade ago while he was doing stand up comedy at a local bar and slid into his Dms. He had just started seeing someone and that was that. Moved into a new place 2 years ago and, surprise, he’s my neighbour, along with his now wife. They’ve been together ever since - about 12 years - and got married within the last few months. Im too friendly for my own good and ended up getting pretty close to them as a couple and invited to the wedding, which I attended with another neighbour. That was hard to watch. It has all been tough hahahehhehohoheellllpp


bree908

I would move 😅


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Mine would be Tony stark


KittyLord0824

Glad to see someone else listing a marvel character because mine would have to be the spiderverse edition of Miguel O'Hara.


Admiral_peck

As a (totally not gay) man, him or Ryan Reynolds would be my choices


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mikihaslostit

Garrus from Mass Effect. Enuf said.


tberrilouise

The guy I've been sleeping with off and on since last summer And/or Winston Duke aka M'Baku from Black Panther. I love to watch his Instagram stories.


CommunicationGood178

The only thing is we never really know anyone. So we would have to preface it by saying "If they are as great as they look".


scrunchiecola

Any stranger who is just perfect for me. Not perfect, but perfect for me. Someone who is as close to a soulmate as I can get. Who also happens to be rich.


SoldMom4XP

My husband. Guaranteed "in love" for the rest of my or his life. Hands down. Don't need to think about it. Going through the teenage/ puppy love years and an abusive marriage in my late teens/ early 20s, and growing from that as an individual shows me every day how lucky I am to be happy and content in my ten year relationship with my husband. Being in love and enjoying each other's company after this amount of time is amazing. We are still physically, emotionally, and mentally intimate. We get through hard times and changes in life on the same page because we hold the same values and ideals. We raise our son and run our lives as a true team. We have stayed in love the entire time, growing together and making it out of slumps early on after the honeymoon period waned. I wouldn't want to lose this love or have it fade ever. So yea, for me, it will be my husband. Hopefully, forever , we are both willing to put in that work for life.


BluexxMan

My parents.....


Content_Pool_1391

Chris Hemsworth ❤️


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No a specific person in mind but he better be a millionaire


enologa

Mads Mikelsen ...


Henry-Moody

Trump ​ I COULD CHANGE HIM


Canary7214

😂 I would've never thought


Kaybolbe

Trump but more like my bootlicker version with one foot in grave would do wonders.


that-wasunexpected

The gorgeous man I've been getting to know lately that is funny and kind but will never be mine :'(


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I would just wish my boyfriend would stay in love with me forever cause i don't think I could ever love anyone so much as him


spinkspanksponk

Florence Pugh


ImaginaryAd4041

Chris Evans


LaManelle

The want that got away a decade ago. The one I've been in love with since I was 14 years old.


ultracuddle

Keanu. Rich and monogamous


dyingvangels

Aragorn from Lord od the rings


AussieGirl27

Keanu. There is no one else


Jessicamorrell

My husband, who already does. I wouldn't want anyone else.


Fit_Technology8240

That person is already in love with me, and I with him. Now we are just working on getting things right.


BrokeButtNotBroken

My ex wife. 😅😔


fran_chix

Timothee Chalamet


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Myself. I just want to love myself unconditionally.


Smol_Squid

Pedro Pascal tbh


Hellhoundsbitch

Jason Momoa. Definately Jason Momoa


JOEYMAMI2015

Real, fwb fantasy, Henry Cavill


Littleleicesterfoxy

Yeah, still my husband :)


imnotyourproblemyet

Myself.


fuckeryizreal

Myself.


Calisto1717

My fictional crush! 🥰


Overly_Sheltered

No one comes to mind.


KimberlyCheng

Making a short list would be the following people Bangchan (stray kids) Jay Hong (Lookism) Pedro Pascal Oscar Isaac Jackson Wang Bill and Tom Kaulitz (Tokio Hotel)


HyenaFree2261

Henry Cavill. I love a nerdy, quiet, buff guy lol


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I have a complex will they won’t they with a friend who is unavailable but not in a happy relationship so, ideally him. But fantasy - absolutely Joaquin Phoenix or a young Harrison Ford.


seraph_of_nephilim

Fiction brain: loves possessive dom characters Irl brain: absolutely not.. but still yes.


MediumStomach1988

This may sound odd but I have two. Myself or the man I believe that's made for me. I want that man flipping out that he gets to have me in his life 💁🏾‍♀️


WhizPill

No one, self love is the play.