“I like you too”I remember once — after a long, comfortable walk, after a long, comfortable chat, after a long, comfortable silence — saying to my friend…Oct 14A response icon1Oct 14A response icon1
What is my place in the world?There was an afternoon drive on the corniche when I thought: this life I was living was unbelievable. I’d felt some version of it on my…Jun 5A response icon3Jun 5A response icon3
2024: Standing StillOn my last night in Lomé, I went out for dinner with Ilhem. We sat at a French restaurant near her beautiful home — ate little plates of…Jan 4A response icon3Jan 4A response icon3
The Middle of a RunToday, a romantic relationship appeals to me with the chance to get rid of this feeling I have.Sep 28, 2024A response icon3Sep 28, 2024A response icon3
Run, AgainThis entire week, I have nursed the fear that this might be the end.Mar 3, 2024A response icon5Mar 3, 2024A response icon5
2023: I hope it lastsApril felt so vulnerable. I put in my notice in November ‘22 and a conversation with my boss greeted that. We sat down at a lounge in Yaba…Dec 27, 2023A response icon6Dec 27, 2023A response icon6
WalkingWhen in November 2017 I was trying to learn how to be single again, trying to get over a relationship; I was actually hoping to recover…Aug 4, 2023A response icon7Aug 4, 2023A response icon7
DistanceOn the way to the train station, I practised my new relationship status- I had a girlfriend. We met on bumble three months earlier. It was…Jun 9, 2023A response icon17Jun 9, 2023A response icon17
