Kimberly - “I'm sorry" is not the same as "I'll change." "I care about you" is not the same as "I'm committed to you." "I need you" is not the same as "I value you." "I want you" is not the same as "I'm ready for you." "I want to be with you" is not the same as "I'll make time for you." "I'll try" is not the same as "I'm consistent." And "I love you" doesn't always mean "I'm ready to love you forever." Words can be beautiful. They can comfort, inspire, and feel like promises. But words alone are not enough. It’s what comes after—the actions, the effort, the consistency—that truly reveals someone's heart. Love isn’t just spoken; it’s demonstrated. Respect isn’t just declared; it’s shown. It’s in the way someone chooses to show up for you, even when it’s hard. It’s in