Let’s fall in Marseille?

During my most recent trip to Marseille, I went to a beach where everyone was topless, but nobody cared about your tits. I noticed a guy hesitating at the water’s edge, gathering the courage to jump in. That’s when a woman about his age strode past him and dove right in — all while teasing him playfully.

When she emerged, they introduced themselves. Thirty minutes later, I saw them cuddling by the shore, laughing, giggling, and playing. Something about this extremely casual, yet direct and intentional interaction that I found so inspiring. It wasn’t just flirting, it was something more. No fear of being ‘too forward’ or ‘too much too soon.’ Just two people choosing presence and play. Witnessing this kind of intimacy and harmony between two strangers and them being lifted lighter and higher, it was pure colour. Rare and unfiltered. Since this, I’ve approached dating differently to be more joy-centred and heart-led.

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