Zyera 💋 :
I am Priscilla, a 19-year-old artist and illustration major graduating this Friday. I currently work as an assistant teacher in childcare, and my life is deeply guided by my faith and my Mexican heritage. I am someone who values emotional honesty above all else and believes in the beauty of pure, intentional love.
I met Ricky, who is 26, on April 22 through a random chat. From the very beginning, he seemed incredibly intentional and emotionally open. Our first date was on Wednesday, and it honestly felt amazing. He told me his heart was racing, and at one point he even gave me a side hug while we were in a church. He cried while holding my hand and told me I was the missing piece in his life. He said he wanted to help me grow, not break me. He also shared some dark parts of his past, like his family history and a story about his dad, just to make me feel safe being expressive. On Thursday morning, the day after our date, I sent him a very vulnerable message and told him I loved him. I know that was a lot, especially so soon, but it came from a real place in my heart. On Friday, he responded by saying it was naive, that he needs space and boundaries, and that he feels overwhelmed. I sent him an apology text that same day, and even though he finally read it this morning, he still has not replied.
What is confusing me the most is that I do not just feel butterflies with him. I feel peace. I feel calm, safe, and understood in a way that is rare for me. That is part of why this hurts so much, because I genuinely believed this connection was different.
So now I am trying to figure out if he is the right person for me, or if I projected too much too fast. Is he simply overwhelmed and still healing from past hurt, or is he actually rejecting me? Is it worth waiting and giving him space, or should I take his words at face value and let this go?
I want honesty, even if it hurts. I do not want to chase someone who is not for me, but I also do not want to walk away from something that could be meaningful just because it got intense too quickly. What do you think?
2026-05-11 19:48:08