Listening

Ethan always believed, “You can’t use what you don’t have. If you’re shy, be shy. If you’re bold, be bold.” He told his friend Lucas, “A woman may not want every single detail, but she does want to meet the real you.” That night, Lucas was worried about what to say, how he looked, and if she liked him. Ethan reminded him, “She already said yes to this date when she could have said no. So it’s not your job to make her like you—it’s your job not to ruin it.” “Relax,” Ethan added. “Listen to her words, respond naturally, and don’t overthink. Ask her about the art show: what picture she liked, and why. Focus on her answers, not her lips.” As they walked under the clear evening sky, Ethan said, “Three dates. That’s all I need to get you to the moment where real feelings start.” Because in love, the best moments happen in an instant—the ones that take your breath away.