Love is Alot of Things...Except Perfect

Do you have those friends that are so in love with the idea of being in love? For them, it’s all about holding hands, gazing into each others’ eyes, and picnics in the park on a warm sunny day? Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that is a far cry from the reality of love. There was a movie--the name of it escapes me--where the lead female actress said one of the dumbest things I’ve ever heard: “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” In whose world? Love may be a lot of things, but one thing it AIN’T is perfect. Love is as complex as the people who experience it. If you sit 100 people down and ask them what their definition of love is, I’m 100% positive that you will get 100 different answers. Just because you love someone doesn’t mean that you won’t hurt them. It is human nature to err. The thing is, together, you make it work and you work hard! Love is a lot of work and dedication. In a lot of aspects, it’s the combination of two into one, while still maintaining who you are as a person. When you love someone, it can be good, bad and ugly. You’re taking on their flaws and bad habits. It’s not always a pretty package. When you view it through rose-colored glasses or with your head in the clouds, you get a diluted perception of what love truly is. Love in its true form is raw. It is built upon. Those who seek out flawless love are sure to be disappointed. Even in its rawest form love is a beautiful thing. It’s just not perfect.