“The Love Experience” is an editorial project that features dynamic couples in love. The series, shot by fashion photographer Bryce Lennon, celebrates diversity through the perspective of underrepresented relationships.”
Love in the Office: Mel + Tezarah
Hey everyone! Lets meet our final couple of the Love Experience Cycle 4, Mel and Tezarah! Lets not waste any time and jump right in. Check out their story below:
How did you two meet? What were some of you first impressions?
Mel: We met at work, and I was instantly drawn to her. Tezarah has a very beautiful and bold presence. I was also drawn to her sarcasm. We both have that in common.
Tezarah: Let me put this out there first, I don’t do “work” relationships. Originally, I was thinking of Mel as a colleague and not necessarily a partner. My first impression of her was that she would be the type to buck the system, which is something I really admire about her. Also, Mel is very fashionable, and I noticed that from the beginning.
What are some of things that keeps your relationship growing?
Tezarah: Just being upfront about our feelings, even if the other person doesn’t agree with how we feel. In addition, we try to do a lot of lighthearted things together. We really enjoy laughing.
Mel: From photo projects to road trips, we do a lot of adventurous things together. We try to keep the fun alive in our relationship. That keeps us connected!
What is the biggest strength of our relationship?
Mel: I wouldn’t say I have the greatest boundaries, but Tezarah helps me stay centered. My lack of boundaries is very unconscious on my part. Tezarah always reminds me to take care of myself. Speaking of self-care, that’s a big part of our relationship. We focus on our individuality first, and then come together as one.
Tezarah: We’re very similar, yet different. Our value system, humor, and personal interests are on one accord, yet we’re still two completely different individuals.
As couple, what do you do together for fun?
Mel: We love a road trip, especially if it’s paired with anything photography related. We’re both photographers (She’s the professional and I’m the amateur)! Also, we love attending art events together!
Tezarah: We love to watch bad movies together. For the record, a bad movie is a film that you know is going to be horrible. Think about all those Lifetime movies (Terrible acting and ridiculous dialogue). You don’t watch those movies expecting Oscar worth performances. Bad movies are hysterical and make us laugh!
For anyone struggling in the dating world, what advice would you give them in regards to sustaining a healthy and loving relationship?
Tezarah: I’m not the best communicator at times, but Mel has shown me how to communicate more effectively. Also, compromise is important. We both come from two completely different backgrounds, but we’ve found a middle ground. Both of our wants and needs are fulfilled.
Mel: Your baggage is going to resurface at some point in any relationship. There’s no way around it. When that happens, we instantly go into self-protection mode and become a little selfish. Remember, we only experience the world through our own lens. Our relationships would run a lot smoother if we can look at things objectively. Literally take yourself out of whatever situation you’re currently in and calm down. There are two people in this relationship with different perspectives. You’re not always going to agree, but you can talk out any issues you have with each other. You want to come from a place of understanding rather than trying to win.
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Thanks for reading! See you next year!
