Self-Love Is the Shield Standing Between You and the World

Mandatory to have some to defend oneself from this world

A couple was speaking in front of me.
One of the partners, in a moment of impulsive anger, let out a few words.
An awkward silence ensued.
The injured partner tries to keep a neutral face.
Hiding the pain.
The other partner feels no empathy.
His hurtful words seem to be one line among many.
I try to find my place in this noisy silence.

Two thoughts cross…