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7 Modern Fictions of Love

There are so many different kinds of love—from the kind that comes from your parents to that you have with your best friend, it just doesn’t matter! But what does matter is treating your partner with respect and kindness because they deserve it.

By Courtanae HeslopPublished 3 years ago 4 min read

Love is a complicated subject. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that love is something that happens magically, like winning the lottery or having a baby. But what if I told you it wasn't? What if there were other kinds of love out there? In this post, we'll explore seven fiction ideas about love and see how they compare with reality.

You have to be with the right person for you.

We are all unique individuals, and we all have different needs, values, strengths and weaknesses. We also have our own beliefs about love and relationships. And then there’s our own experiences that shape who we are as people: what did your parents do when they were growing up? What was their relationship like? How did they treat one another? What kind of support system did they offer each other when times got tough? The list goes on…

Love is hard work.

Love is not work. Love is not a chore. Love is not a job. Love is not a burden or struggle, but rather an adventure that you will never forget!

Love can be very hard work sometimes...but it's worth it because you'll love your partner even more when they're willing to put in the effort to keep their relationship together!

Love is mostly about intimacy and commitment.

Intimacy means knowing someone well enough to share your deepest thoughts, beliefs and opinions with them. It's knowing the person inside out, so that you can trust them with your most intimate secrets. In other words: not just sex but also emotional connection matters most in love relationships (and marriage).

Commitment means making a promise to stick together through thick or thin—even if it means sacrificing some things along the way. When we say "we'll never break up again," we're expressing our commitment to each other; when we say "I'd do anything for you," we're showing our commitment toward one another as well."

You can make someone fall in love with you.

You can make someone fall in love with you. There is no magic formula, no secret handshake or tricky password that will get your crush to suddenly pluck an apple off the tree and give it to your mouth. It's not about what you do—it's about who you are.

Love is not a choice; rather, it's an emotion that happens when two people are filled with positive feelings toward each other and choose to express those feelings through their actions (and inaction). If we could choose who we loved or didn't love, there wouldn't be such a thing as "love" anymore! But luckily for us all, this isn't the case!

Your one true soulmate is out there somewhere.

For some people, the thought of finding their soulmate is so overpowering that they can't stop thinking about it. They will go through life dreaming and hoping that they'll find their one true love.

But what if you know that this isn't possible? What if you've been single for a long time and still haven't found anyone who fits your needs? What if even though you're looking for love on every corner, nothing seems to work out in your favor? It doesn't mean there's something wrong with your personality or appearance—it just means there are other factors at play here than simply being compatible with someone else.

If all of these things sound familiar to you then maybe it's time to consider why exactly we feel so strongly about finding our "one true soulmate." If not now then when?"

Sex will make you happy!

Sex is a great way to make a connection, but it's not the only way. You can also find happiness in other ways: by spending time with friends and family, taking care of yourself and your body, connecting with nature or even just reading a book! The point is that there are many ways to be happy, and sex isn't one of them.

Romantic love is more important than the other kinds of love.

All three types of love are equally important, and all can be equally satisfying. The same goes for romantic love and platonic friendship or family relationships. All types of relationships help us to grow as people, but none is more important than another one (for example: it’s not more meaningful or valuable to have a close relationship with your parents than with your spouse). Romantic relationships are no exception—they don't have any special status or power over the rest of our lives.

If you want a healthy relationship, don't waste your time giving energy and effort to these ideas!

If you want a healthy relationship, don't waste your time giving energy and effort to these ideas! Love is not just a choice or feeling. It's not something that can be achieved or attained by trying harder or working harder on yourself. Love is not a goal; it's an emotion that arises from within us as we pursue our highest good—which is also the highest good for others! While love can take many forms and come in many forms, if you're looking for something permanent (and don't want to change), then it's probably not going to happen with anyone else but yourself (in your own head). You have only one life here on earth, so don't spend too much time thinking about what kind of person would make good company after death either—when we die we'll all go back into ourselves again anyway!

Conclusion

Just because some of these fictions are more popular, doesn’t mean they’re true. There are so many different kinds of love—from the kind that comes from your parents to that you have with your best friend, it just doesn’t matter! But what does matter is treating your partner with respect and kindness because they deserve it. Also remember that if you want a healthy relationship, don't waste your time giving energy and effort to these ideas!

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About the Creator

Courtanae Heslop

Courtanae Heslop is a multi-genre writer and business owner.

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