It does. Only the very luckiest will go their life without struggle.
[ He pulls back at this point, though not completely. He still says close, a physical presence for her to latch onto, but his direction shifts from comfort to emphasis. Considering she's getting the point of what he's saying, he puts his hands on her shoulders as he shifts down to be closer to eye to eye with her. ]
So it is not selfish, Xion. You can worry, can be as selfless as you are comfortable, but you should never feel as if your own feelings are selfish. They are yours, after all. You do not need to give anything in return.
[ He gives her shoulders a small squeeze, but it's followed with a smile. ]
In fact, there are often times where you cannot return it. The people that stay at your side know that. Keep them. These are friends you can rely on without worry.
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Date: 2017-02-07 12:10 am (UTC)[ He pulls back at this point, though not completely. He still says close, a physical presence for her to latch onto, but his direction shifts from comfort to emphasis. Considering she's getting the point of what he's saying, he puts his hands on her shoulders as he shifts down to be closer to eye to eye with her. ]
So it is not selfish, Xion. You can worry, can be as selfless as you are comfortable, but you should never feel as if your own feelings are selfish. They are yours, after all. You do not need to give anything in return.
[ He gives her shoulders a small squeeze, but it's followed with a smile. ]
In fact, there are often times where you cannot return it. The people that stay at your side know that. Keep them. These are friends you can rely on without worry.