A hug - a simple expression of love.

(Baonghean.vn) - Have you ever suddenly felt a sense of unease? Have you ever, amidst the hustle and bustle of life, asked yourself, "How long has it been since I've been without a hug?" ... How long has it been, and what has made us indifferent to those simple feelings of love?

It's not a tight embrace filled with sensual desire, nor is it an embrace that hints at any future exploration. It's simply a gentle, peaceful, and pure hug—that's the kind of hug that people, whether single or in love, sometimes feel they're missing.

When we are young and impulsive, we often mistakenly believe that physical intimacy is the pinnacle of a relationship, the greatest bond of love. But as we mature, we realize that whether we still have the patience to hold that person in our arms is what truly matters.

A silent embrace, two breaths close together, two hearts pressed together, two souls open to an unspoken truth. Without enough love, could you possibly be patient? If love were a ladder, then the degree of intimacy would be the steps that push it further and higher.

At 17, a gentle handhold is enough to make our cheeks flush and our hearts race. At 20, the moment of our first kiss is like drinking a strong glass of wine—both wild and intoxicating. Then, quickly, that milestone becomes familiar. Our breathing becomes less rapid, our heartbeats gradually stabilize, and emotions become a habit.

When we're young, we yearn for something more intimate, like holding someone close. Years later, all we want is for the passionate moments to end, to find peace and tranquility in each other's arms. But truly, holding someone close enough, deeply and for long enough, is not easy.

When the heart is weary, all words become questionable, and physical intimacy becomes a habit. It turns out, all we need is a hug. Human breath is like gentle waves. We long to find peace of mind from those slow, gentle waves.

Looking back, I admit I'm like a little cat, who loves to hug and is hugged. On a chilly winter morning, being pulled into someone's arms, enveloped in an indescribable sweetness and warmth, and waking up in a hug. It's such a strangely peaceful feeling.

Sometimes, we admire the hand-holding and embraces of characters in a movie, or envy the affection and care shown by other couples... without realizing that we could do those things for the person we love. Then, when we lose them, we blame the other person for being unfaithful.

Love always needs nurturing and cultivation, starting from the simplest emotions.

How long has it been since the two of you last held hands?

How long has it been since we last slept in each other's arms?

How long has it been since we last looked deep into each other's eyes... the things that brought us together back then?

In this world, the most precious thing is not what you don't have and have lost, but what you have in the present. Don't wait until it fades away to realize that you were indifferent to it.

An Nhien