I had a lot of questions about love and relationships. I thought instead of repeating myself and giving similar answers I thought I would cover it all in this question…
“What is love in your opinion?”
Love is something we all desire and want. We see it in the movies, on TV and all these unrealistic ideas of love. I personally think it’s unhealthy to post our relationships everywhere. It should just be between you and your partner.
Love is such a beautiful thing. However, no one talks about the dark side of love. The pain it can cause. Unrequited love, long-distance love and the pain of being cheated on. In my opinion, love can be glorified. It’s not always holding hands, flowers and smiles all the time. We are all human and sometimes it’s arguments, frustration and trying to be there for that person. No relationship is wonderful all the time and that’s okay. I think nowadays we see so much on social media and TV that we think it’s not normal to fight and have misunderstandings. Always talk through things and be honest. Sometimes you will be giving 100% in a relationship and your partner will only be giving 50% but support each other. Stop judging and comparing; just be there for one another.
Unrequited love is dangerous. You’re not in love with that person. You are in love with the idea of that person. It’s hard when your head knows what’s right but your heart keeps hoping and holding on. I always believe if something is meant for you then it will happen. Let go and if they come back they are yours if not they never were. They say that the pain you feel is equivalent to actual pain. The same area of the brain lights up. I find that so fascinating. Heartache is a real thing. Do not think you are unlovable or hard to love. You are enough and for the right one, you will be everything.
Love means different things to different people but to me, it means smiling for no reason and laughing uncontrollably with your best friend. Become friends first. Don’t jump into anything straight away as labels and expectations can ruin it. Be yourself and live in the moment. Love is who you think about the most. First thing in the morning and last thing at night but also in the day when you wonder how they are. It’s a feeling of comfort and connection. Nothing is forced. Never look for love, let love come to you. It should be effortless. I just want a best friend who I can be completely silly with, laugh with and have fun with. At the end of the day that’s all that matters; supporting each other and loving each other for who you are.
I could talk about love for days. I think it’s such a magical thing. Thank you for all the questions. I really enjoy this topic and if there are any other topics you would like me to talk about then leave a comment. Give this a like if you enjoyed it.
Love yourself before you give yourself to someone else. Be yourself. Love starts with you.
Alice xo
Alice Woodward 