I was never in love as an actual teenager. I had mild crushes and dated a lot in high school and college. But I was always reserved, knowing in some part of my brain that I didn't want to get attached to someone who would want me to follow him to some school or job. Or in some other way, dictate the shape of my life and future.
So I never drew hearts around our initials, or swooned when his name was spoken, or played "our song" in delicious rapture.
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