True intimacy with another person takes time, experience, and commitment. I have this tendency to develop crushes and daydream about possibilities with people I barely know. This is a form of escape, I think, that I have engaged in since I was a child. Real life is more profound and visceral. Lately, I find myself really appreciating my relationship. We have been through so much together. And we still have struggles, but the bond we have is strong. I feel excited about us.