Today’s word of the day is “comfortable.”
There are so many possible directions I could take with a word like “comfortable.” Being comfortable doesn’t have to mean physical comfort, like the bed you hate to break up with every morning. Now that I really know what it means to be comfortable, grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it.
Comfortable Family Relationships
I didn’t realize it until recently, but my family is another source of very comfortable relationships for me. When I’m with my family, I know I can relax. There are no expectations, demands, anything. A loving and supportive family is one of the most underrated aspects of life. It breaks my heart when I hear about people who don’t have the love and support I was blessed with.
Romantic Comfort
Until I met my husband, I had no idea what it meant to be comfortable in a romantic relationship. My husband is the first person outside my family who has truly made me feel 100% comfortable to just be myself. I thought something was wrong with me before and the kind of comfort people talk about in healthy relationships was exaggerated. Now that I really have it, I realize how wrong I was.
My husband has never made me feel less, like I wasn’t enough, like I owed him, like I was too demanding, or like I was his possession—all things I have felt before. He’s the one I go to when I need emotional comfort, when I want to laugh, when I want to relax—anything. I’m comfortable with him in a way I didn’t know I could be with another person.
Comfortable at Work
I started a new job recently. This job is all about research, writing, and editing—all of my favorite things! It has been really fun so far and I feel more comfortable with this job than I ever have anywhere else. My coworkers are supportive, and questions are always encouraged.
On top of that, the introvert in me rejoices because it’s a work from home position (brand new concept for me!). I still have set hours like an on-site job, but there’s no more customer service or communicating with upset clients. I get to do all the things I enjoy without any of those “worst part” things about my previous jobs.
I’m so glad my husband supported me when I was on the fence about taking this job. He encouraged me to take the chance and I never would have done it without his encouragement.
Everything Comes Together
Sure, my life still has struggles. Please don’t think my life is perfect. But lately, I certainly have reached a level of comfort that I never thought possible. In spite of any struggles, I have never been happier (or more comfortable!) than I feel right now.
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