"Do You Really Have a Type? Or Did You Just Have a Phase?" We all grew up thinking we had a type—maybe it was a look, an energy, a lifestyle. The person we thought we wanted was shaped by attraction, fantasy, or even what society told us was "goals." But as we grow, experience love, heartbreak, and real life, we start to see the difference between preference and partnership. Maturity shows you that love isn’t just about chemistry—it’s about compatibility. It’s about finding someone who doesn’t just excite you in the moment but grounds you for a lifetime. Someone who meets your soul where it is, not just where you imagined it would be. The beauty of growth is realizing that what you needed was never about a "type"—it was about the right timing. And when you're ready, it all falls into place exactly as it should. I love and appreciate all of the men and (woman) who came into my life and created an impact that shaped who I am today with love abundantly. What’s something you thought ...