'I Fell in Love in Burgundy Polyester…'
A tale of first love and indie bands. Happy Valentine's Day xo
This piece was first published in the Business Post Magazine on February 13, 2022.
I fell in love in burgundy polyester. A scratchy, knitted v-neck jumper, striped tie. Grey trousers that were described as unisex but were really designed for boys. What’s more unbelievable, really, is that he fell in love the same way.
When I think about what love felt like then, it was more straightforward than it is now, two decades later. I found him attractive. He felt the same. We had things to talk about. I felt safe when I was with him, not “safe”, necessarily, in the sense of knowing that he wasn’t a threat to me – but that, too – but safe in a way that teenagers often don’t feel. I knew that I could talk about silly, stupid, “girly” things and that he wouldn’t make derisive noises or, worse, tell anyone else. There is a lot to be said for that kind of safety.
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