By Annushka from Ukraine

I wish for a relationship built on trust, affection, and mutual care. I want to feel chosen, desired, and valued — and to give the same in return. I dream of a love where we support each other, laugh, hold each other on hard days, and enjoy being together simply because it feels right.

Most days, I wake up early, make coffee that smells like morning, and sit on the balcony watching the city slowly stretch. I love quiet things: long walks when the sun is low, reading poetry in bed until my eyes hurt, baking sourdough even though half the time it comes out wonky. I paint sometimes—nothing serious, just soft colors on cheap canvas because it calms the noise in my head. I dance alone in the living room when nobody’s watching. I’m the person who listens more than talks, who remembers the little things you said months ago. I cry at movies about grandmas and dogs, laugh loudly at dumb jokes, and get shy when someone looks at me too long. I feel everything deeply, maybe too deeply, but I’m learning it’s not a flaw. I want simple days that feel safe. A home that smells like bread and someone’s shampoo. I dream of a relationship where we don’t have to perform—where he can be tired and quiet, and I can be messy and still feel adored.