Anas was confident, ambitious, and — if he's honest — a little too proud to ever make the first move. Ilayda was just as independent, equally stubborn, and never the type to chase someone. At least not openly.
Yet every weekend, she would travel to Luoyang, China, where Anas was living. Officially, there were always reasons for the visit. Unofficially, everyone could see there was someone she hoped to spend time with.
For months, neither of them was willing to admit what they felt. Conversations were playful, the chemistry was obvious, but their pride kept getting in the way. Each was waiting for the other to make the first real move.
Then one ordinary day changed everything.
After spending time together, Anas drove Ilayda to the train station. During the drive, there was a quiet moment where neither of them needed to say anything. Before she stepped out, Anas finally stopped overthinking, ignored his ego, and kissed her. That single kiss changed everything. The uncertainty disappeared.
Weekend visits became dates. Long conversations turned into unforgettable memories. They explored new places, laughed through countless adventures, learned how to communicate through disagreements, and slowly built a relationship based on trust, respect, and genuine friendship.
Like every couple, they discovered that love alone isn't enough. Every misunderstanding became an opportunity to learn. Every difficult conversation taught them something new about each other.
Those experiences inspired us to create How We Speak. Not because we believe we have the perfect relationship — but because we learned that healthy communication isn't something most people are ever taught.
Our mission is simple: to help couples understand each other a little better, argue a little less, and build relationships where both people truly feel heard. If our guides can help even one couple have the conversation they were afraid to start, then every page we've written has been worth it.