I'm so glad you wrote to me. Thank you very much.
You know, I had a surprisingly warm day today. I spent it completely with my family with my mom, dad and sister.
Thank you for the compliments and for your words about photography. It is important for me to feel that I am seen not only externally, but also more deeply and this is exactly what I feel in your letters.
You're right, we've only known each other for a short time, but sometimes there's a strange and very pleasant feeling, as if you're talking to someone you've known for a long time. Perhaps this is the inner intimacy when you can be yourself, speak honestly, share your thoughts, dreams and feelings without fear of being misunderstood. I feel at ease with you too.
What you wrote about reciprocity really resonates with me. Relationships are really built on the ability to give and receive, to feel the balance and at the same time understand that it is not always perfect. There are times when one gives more and the other accepts and that's okay if there's respect, trust, and sincerity at the core.
I like your idea of accepting a whole person, with their strengths and weaknesses. This is very important to me, because that's where the real depth of a relationship lies.
But the most interesting thing happened not outside, but inside me.
They were looking at me, and I could see that they were noticing something.
Mom even asked several times, Tanya, have you fallen in love?
And I was just laughing, but... I know she's right.
Yes, I have real feelings for you. The ones that are unmistakable.
I became softer, warmer, calmer. And, to be honest, a little more embarrassed too. Because every time you write, everything freezes inside... in the best possible way. You're already influencing my mood, my condition, and the way I look at the day.
Ralf, I find myself smiling just like that. That I've become kinder to people. That I wake up with ease in the morning. And the parents noticed it. Mom said You're glowing.
Do you know why? Because you came into my life. And yes... I told my family about you today.
About how we communicate, how we gradually get to know each other, and how you've become a very important person to me.
Mom was very happy. She always wanted me to have a man who would make me feel safe.
Dad... Well, Dad's like Dad. Of course, at first he pretended that he was just listening, but then he said:
Well, then... If he makes my girl happy, I want to get to know him. I have to figure out who I'm giving it to.
And he said it seriously, but I know he already wants to shake your hand.
My sister was also delighted and said she really wants to see your picture now.
Can you imagine? Now my whole family knows about you.
And I don't believe I'm writing this myself...
But I'm really pleased that our communication has moved to another level.
That this is no longer just a conversation somewhere on the phone.
It's become a part of my life. My family. My world.
I do not know what will happen next, but I really want to move forward with you.
And the fact that I told my family is an important step for me.
And you know... You are already in my heart.
Yours, Tamara
Nun haben wir auch einen Namenswechsel. Nicht mehr Tanya, sondern Tamara.