love
All you need is Love, and Love is all you need.
Loving in the Best Way
The thing about love is that you don’t truly realize you have it till it starts to hurt. I don’t necessarily mean heartbreak, but when being in love affects the way you live your life. When you can’t stand being away from that person for too long because you feel like they’ve become a part of you, when you see the deep parts of their soul and all of the pain they carry and you can’t do anything about it, when the slightest change in their mood changes yours as well. It’s when every little thing that this person does makes you look at your own life in a different way. You look internally and want to change everything about yourself, not to please them, but to be a better person for them. You face all of the emotions and trauma that you have worked for years to shove down where no one, not even yourself, can find it because you don’t want it to affect the love that the two of you share. It is a battle with your heart and mind as a whole, you must make sure that you are intact enough to be able to take on another's feelings. It is the most selfless action that you could possibly decide to make, to choose someone else over yourself most of the time, to be there for them even if you’re not always there for yourself. Love is a choice. It is not a chore or a job, or something that you “just have to do”. You have to choose that person day in and day out, whether you feel up to it or not. You have to choose to work through the arguments and anger and differences because love is not just something that you give up on. You have to choose to better yourself for your partner and accept your faults with open arms. It is not easy, it will make you want to rip your hair out and scream sometimes, but if at the end of the day you can still look at that person and choose to love them and realize that it is the both of you against the problems instead of against each other, that is how you know. If you can look at them with stars in your eyes every single day and never wish that they were someone different, that is how you know. If even on the darkest of days you still wish for that person to be around you, that is how you know. If you never second guess on whether or not you are making the right decision of choosing them, that is how you know. There will never be second guessing or searching for better or seeking outside help. You and that person have to dedicate yourselves to each other for each other, no if ands or buts about it. If you are not willing to consider them in each decision that you make, love is not for you. If you are not willing to make sacrifices for that person, love is not for you. If you are not willing to see different aspects of a topic, love is not for you. Love is compromise, it is a team effort, it is a two way street. You are in it together or not at all, there is no in between. Love is communication, not just about your feelings and ideas, but about what you are doing and what you are thinking. Love is about loyalty, attention, and respect.
By Raeanne Strassburg4 years ago in Humans
F*ck Sexual Assault
Before I begin this article I'd like to issue a HUGE Trigger warning to anyone whose been Sexually assaulted or if you know someone who has. If this topic makes you uncomfortable in anyway; I have many other articles for you to enjoy. I wouldn't want to make anyone uncomfortable.
By Amanda Nicole4 years ago in Humans
On Liking and Loving
On Liking and Loving - “This is like a dance; we need to be in-step.” This was spoken to me recently by a woman sitting across the table in a coffee shop. We had been on 5 dates at this point and we were in the midst of a difficult and heavy conversation about our future. This conversation essentially boiled down to: she’s not sure if she is into me, or, it should be noted, what she is looking for period. It got me thinking about romantic feelings, and I set out in my thinking to answer a question - can you fall in love with someone without falling in like with them?
By Cody Miller4 years ago in Humans
Remembering and Lossing
When there is loss, we begin the hunt. We retrace our steps, trying to remember the last place we may have seen our keys, the tv remote, our glasses, etc. We take journeys throughout our abodes trying to find the lost thing: under seat cushions, in drawers, and even in places where we know the thing couldn’t be like the refrigerator. Actually, I did find the tv remote in the refrigerator once. I probably got distracted doing some thing or talking to some one, and placed it there absentmindedly. I am happy to report that I have not done the same in decades. Yet, I was so relieved when I found it that the place where I found it didn’t feel strange. What was once lost was found, and that was all that mattered.
By Craig Hall4 years ago in Humans
Why Tanzanite Gemstone is So Popular Among Couples
Planning to start your love story with a gemstone ring? To give it a perfect start you will need a perfect gemstone. Although a diamond ring is considered a signature jewel for the love proposal, there is another gemstone that can take your proposal surprise to the next level. We hope that you have already heard of the African country called Tanzania and its world-famous gemstone tanzanite. Tanzanite is one of the rarest gemstones on the earth which makes it more than apt to suit your momentous occasion. Here are some other reasons to buy tanzanite to make your dream day special and memorable.
By Eric Baker4 years ago in Humans
The Fear of Love
I will never tell him this, but I’m scared. Scared that one day he will change his mind. Scared that one day I won’t be enough. Scared that one day he will raise his hand to me and it won’t be for a hive five or a hug. It is not because he scares me. Just because I’ve grown used to being the issue, to have to be taught a lesson or put in my place. I was told that no matter what I would always be the problem.
By Tamera Tate4 years ago in Humans
Why You Should Meet Your Soulmate Instead Of Your Twin Flame For Love
This topic is a bit out-of-touch for most people when come to relationships. In my opinion, this is because most people would not experience these mystical relationships in real life. They're 'given' or fated in your destiny, not something you can ask for. Below is my sharing of my personal experiences of both.
By Life Lesson4 years ago in Humans
Red Rover
1. Fourth grade. Playground. You’re not in my class, but I know you. You: Fire-engine red hair, stereotypical attitude, tomboy looks, no-cares personality. Me: Shy, nerdy, lanky and somewhat indifferent. We’re choosing teams. You’re the captain of the first. “I want him,” you say, your finger pointed like the barrel of a pistol in my direction. I walk over, take your hand. We form two lines, each team facing the other. “Red Rover, Red Rover…” The popular kid is dared over. I feel your sweaty palm; your thick nails grind into my skin. We brace for impact. His bony legs speed in our direction. I close my eyes. Then: his torso on my forearm. Your tight grip clutches tighter. His body bounces back. He doesn’t make it through. “That’s how it’s done!” you exclaim, your face full of pride. I let out an audible sigh of relief. On the inside, I feel delight.
By Michael Ramsburg4 years ago in Humans
