How do I know if this is real love?
I’ve been married for 8 years, but my husband and I only talk during video calls when he’s working overseas. Lately, I met someone here in Qatar — same hospital, same shift. We don’t even do much, just talk after duty, sometimes grab coffee. But he listens, you know? Like really listens. It’s scary how easy it feels with him, compared to my marriage na. I didn’t think I’d feel this way. My family back home keeps asking about when we’ll try for a baby, but how can we? He’s gone 11 months out of 12. And now this guy… he says I deserve more than waiting. But I feel so guilty even typing this. Am I being unfair? Or am I just… tired? Sometimes I wonder if I’m just attaching myself to someone because I’m lonely. But it doesn’t feel fake. He doesn’t pressure me, doesn’t rush anything. He even told me to figure out my heart first. 😭 What if love isn’t about time or papers, but who makes you feel seen?
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