The Passion is Back!
After spending a weekend with Jeff and having talked to him a lot the previous weekend, I finally feel like the passion is back! That spark that was missing is finally a burnin'! I don't know how it happened, but we had lost our Couple Mojo and finally found it at year 2, month 10.
For a while now, something had been missing in our relationship. When over-analyzing the situation, like the Psych minor that I am....I determined that out of Sternberg's Triarchal Theory of Love I was missing one major ingredient. I had Commitment and Intimacy....just needed Passion! When I would kiss Jeff, it just wasn't there. I felt like I was kissing the brother I never had or my best buddy. But all of a sudden, I got it all back this weekend. I guess the intimacy and compassion and all-together closeness of the weekend spiraled into passion. I mean, it wasn't raw, nasty passion like late night HBO...due to Aunt Flow being in town...but it was passion nonetheless.
We went on a hike on Sunday at Monte Sano in Huntsville and even though we were all sweaty and gross, I still made out with him at an overlook for like 15 minutes! Then, before on Saturday night we had stayed in and watched movies, ordered take-out and just enjoyed eachother's company. We kissed for about an hour! (you must know this is unheard of with us...we were previously not big kissers...and PDA almost NEVER came up). It was great.
I feel like I am falling in love all over again. All our squabbling has ended after having numerous "the talk"'s. I am crossing my fingers over the jealousy crap and hoping it has reached the end. Anyways, it was a great weekend, and he was a great boyfriend. He even did my laundry (without verbally keeping a tally of his good deeds) and then filled up my water bottle when I was about to leave....he's being way more considerate.
Also, I feel like my Passion for God has gotten stronger as well. On the drive back home, I reflected on the world around me. The Huntsville hills and the beautiful rivers and rock faces on the drive home were beautiful! It actually brought tears to my eyes...out of nowhere. I guess I came to a realization at that moment that my prayers were slowly being answered. I had asked God for some direction in life and I think He is leading me towards Huntsville and Jeff. If not, I don't think I would've felt that same closeness.
So, I definitely need and want to start going to church more often...when I get the chance. I also need to read the Bible more. It seems like every time I do, it helps. I always seem to turn to the right page at the right moment.
Anyways, it was a wonderful feeling.
Random note: I'm going to Memphis next weekend and taking Whitney, the roommate. Plan on going to the zoo (new polar bear exhibit with penguins and arctic stuff). What are your plans, Jess?
For a while now, something had been missing in our relationship. When over-analyzing the situation, like the Psych minor that I am....I determined that out of Sternberg's Triarchal Theory of Love I was missing one major ingredient. I had Commitment and Intimacy....just needed Passion! When I would kiss Jeff, it just wasn't there. I felt like I was kissing the brother I never had or my best buddy. But all of a sudden, I got it all back this weekend. I guess the intimacy and compassion and all-together closeness of the weekend spiraled into passion. I mean, it wasn't raw, nasty passion like late night HBO...due to Aunt Flow being in town...but it was passion nonetheless.
We went on a hike on Sunday at Monte Sano in Huntsville and even though we were all sweaty and gross, I still made out with him at an overlook for like 15 minutes! Then, before on Saturday night we had stayed in and watched movies, ordered take-out and just enjoyed eachother's company. We kissed for about an hour! (you must know this is unheard of with us...we were previously not big kissers...and PDA almost NEVER came up). It was great.
I feel like I am falling in love all over again. All our squabbling has ended after having numerous "the talk"'s. I am crossing my fingers over the jealousy crap and hoping it has reached the end. Anyways, it was a great weekend, and he was a great boyfriend. He even did my laundry (without verbally keeping a tally of his good deeds) and then filled up my water bottle when I was about to leave....he's being way more considerate.
Also, I feel like my Passion for God has gotten stronger as well. On the drive back home, I reflected on the world around me. The Huntsville hills and the beautiful rivers and rock faces on the drive home were beautiful! It actually brought tears to my eyes...out of nowhere. I guess I came to a realization at that moment that my prayers were slowly being answered. I had asked God for some direction in life and I think He is leading me towards Huntsville and Jeff. If not, I don't think I would've felt that same closeness.
So, I definitely need and want to start going to church more often...when I get the chance. I also need to read the Bible more. It seems like every time I do, it helps. I always seem to turn to the right page at the right moment.
Anyways, it was a wonderful feeling.
Random note: I'm going to Memphis next weekend and taking Whitney, the roommate. Plan on going to the zoo (new polar bear exhibit with penguins and arctic stuff). What are your plans, Jess?