When the first screen of the morning feels like an answer about love

This story is for anyone who checks their partner’s profile and last seen status first thing every morning.

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  • The moment I wake up, I open their profile first — The day hasn’t even begun, but your hands already go looking for their profile and last seen status.
  • Even after checking, I still feel the same — When nothing has changed, you feel hurt. When something has, you wonder what it means. Even after checking, the waiting remains.
  • The moment I wake up, I look for yesterday’s signs — Before getting out of bed, you look at their profile picture once, then check their last seen status again. Only then do you remember yesterday’s conversation.
  • Morning haze can make signals seem bigger — In an attachment relationship, you may find yourself looking first for small signs from someone close to you. But a mind that has just woken up can easily take those signs as a big answer about the relationship.
  • Before checking, look at one thing in the room — Before opening your phone, name one thing in front of you, like the window or your blanket. It’s okay if you still feel like checking.
  • Look at my morning before their signs — Checking their profile doesn’t tell you how much love there is. You can take your time and look at what your heart was searching for afterward.