He Loved Me For The Mess I Was | Korea Artiz Studio
When I first met him, I was in one of the worst periods of my life. I knew I was broken beyond repair, and I was scared that he would not love me for the mess I was. But he never judged me. He simply opened his arms wider and hugged me tighter. He never saw me the way I saw myself, and instead, he convinced me I was someone worth loving. That I had good qualities inside of me, that I wasn’t a failure or a mess, and that I had achievements to be proud of. He saw something in me I never saw in myself, and he never judged the way I battered and tore away at my own self-esteem.
Living with an inferiority complex is more than difficult. It’s the constant thoughts in your head whispering, “You’re not good enough.” But he silenced those thoughts by fully accepting the way I was and the way I saw myself. I was never clingy or needy in his eyes; instead, he saw goodness in me. He chose to see kindness, compassion, and empathy instead of the negative qualities I hated. And I could come to him for anything because he was noncritical of my flaws and he never tried to change a damn thing. He unconditionally loved me for who I was, and not who he wanted me to be.
That’s the meaning of love. When you see someone in a vulnerable state, when their eyes are cast downwards from being ashamed of who they are, that’s when you love them harder. When I am embarrassed of simply being myself, he quietly mumbles to me, “I love you for you.” The soothing, comforting, and calming feelings I get from his words and my memories with him are what keeps me going on the hard days.
I’m working on self-love right now. I’m dedicating time every day to self-love and self-care. It’s a work-in-progress, and I’m definitely not a perfect masterpiece, but he loved me despite that. Despite my imperfections, he demonstrated complete acceptance. I will never forget how he made me feel because he taught me how to love myself. That it’s okay to be vulnerable, open up about your worst parts to somebody, and not feel the need to be ashamed or embarrassed. That it’s okay to love yourself and have someone love you.
The biggest regret in my life is bringing him down with me. I couldn’t imagine the weight he had to carry, having to constantly support, reassure, and comfort me. He could have been so much happier with someone else that was more emotionally mature and stable. And yet at one point, we still chose each other. But I do feel so much guilt for putting him through everything he did not deserve, for making him feel burdened by my problems. He had the potential to be and do anything in this world, and in some ways, I dragged him down.
I tried so hard to give him the world because I knew he deserved so much more than what I could offer, and yet, he still chose to love me despite the mess I was.
About Artiz Studio:
Free from the influence of time & place, our portraits capture a moment that is timeless. This is our aim when capturing any photo. As a child, I was deeply moved when I saw a photo of my grandparents together, bathed in a soft red light. I can never forget the impression that photo left on me, it had a large impact on me and my photography. I wish for brides and grooms to have the same feelings that I experienced when they receive their portraits. The most beautiful moments of loving couples should be retained forever. — Founder Kim Yong Seon
Founded In Busan, Korea Since 2008, South Korea Network KBS Central Has Named Artiz As One Of The Leading Bridal Fashion Icon And Wedding Provider For Authentic Korean-Style Photography. Capturing Timeless Portraits For More Than 20 Million Couples Throughout The 45 Situated Studio Locations. Our Unique Background Setting Crafted By SBS Korea Landscape Designers Has Propelled Artiz Within The Ranks Of Luxury Wedding Photography Elites Throughout The World, Delivering World-Leading Standards And Services.
Ushering In Artiz Global Success Was The Expansion To Singapore’s Wedding Scene In 2017 And Has Been Crowned Unanimously As Singapore’s Largest Indoor Wedding Studio And Sole Provider For Authentic Korean-Style Wedding Photography.
Our Extensive Portfolio Of Over 200 A-List Celebrities Endorsements And Mutual Collaborative Shoots With Local Top-Tier Influencers And Media Publications Has Propelled Artiz Into The Ranks Of Singapore’s Wedding Elites. This Includes Jian Hao Tan (Frobes 30 Under 30, 2016) With His Now Wife Debbie Soon (Influencer), Jade Rasif (Rank #2 South East Asia DJ, 2020), Naomi Neo (Singapore’s Most Followed Female Influencer, 2020) As Well As LGBTQ Activism Shoot For Andee Chua And Hugo Lim (Youtuber Influencer, Runway Model And LGBTQ Activist)
Artiz Has Seen To Also Paved The Way For Luxury Wedding And Bridal Providers, Having Earned Featured Publications In Over 200 Global Media Channels Worldwide Such As ELLE, COSMOPOLITAN BRIDE, VOGUE & HERWORLD Singapore
Your Wedding Day Is One Of The Most Important Days In Everyone’s Life, And We Hope That It Would Be Captured In Every Detail. Artiz Promises A Distinctive Style & Fresh POV To Photography By Shooting Natural Expressions And Moments Of Each Bride & Groom , Which Leave Not Only A Memory But Also Touches The Soul. Our Timeless Glamour And Luxurious Ambience Has Earned Us The Reputation As The Premier Studio Where Stars Have Chosen To Express Their Love Story.
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