Unpacking my baggage

There's nothing quite like the feeling of a lazy Sunday morning. You wake up early and find yourself just lying in bed, listening to the world. There's a gentle breeze coming through the windows and all is still and peaceful. It's a time for reflection, usually. Last week was a little hard to bear and I'm so glad Sunday is here. In a few short hours, I can start fresh all over again. I was fronted with goodbyes last week. How sudden things can just happen? If anything, it was a reminder to myself to really cling on to those moments I have now with the people I love and love being around. There's nothing quite like a Sunday night, when you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The week is over.

I think casual relationships usually happen when both parties have recently fallen out of their respective long-term serious relationships. My thoughts are that both are craving the intimacy and familiarity of good company but may not be emotionally ready or in the head space for commitment. What culminates can be fun times and a growing friendship. You can kick back and enjoy the rush of getting to know someone, without the urgency to define what you are or could not be together. No fights, no expectations, no games. It's been a great month or so for me and the result was I was actually feeling comfortable and at peace for the first time in ages. Sometimes things can be just as simple as that - if it makes you happy, then that's all you need to know. Sometimes you really don't need to make any grandiose plans or promise the world to someone. But then it's also important to not get swept away in the excitement. The fundamental truth is that casual isn't bui...