Patterns of Intimacy

We’re acquaintances.

I know Your name.

I know who Your friends are.

But You’re not really a part of my life right now.

We’re casual friends.

I acknowledge You in the hall.

I have extended conversations with You occasionally.

But I’m still not sure if You’re for real.

We’re close friends.

I share my life with You each day.

I’m coming to understand who You really are.

But I still want so much more.

We’re a couple.

I share intimate details of my life with You.

I make sure people know that I’m Yours.

But I still want to be with You more.

We’re married.

I’ve let You all the way in.

I’ve decided to spend the rest of my life with You.

But I’m still a little scared of the rest of my life.

We’re lovers.

I have an intense passion for You.

I ache for You when You’re away.

But I wonder how long the passion can last.

We live together.

I feel like You’re far away sometimes.

I know we’ve fallen into a routine.

Sometimes I wonder why we’re still together.

We’re growing old together.

We share moments of intimacy worth more than all the days of routine.

We share life even when we feel so far apart.

It’s all just part of the pattern.