love, as it should be
when i was growing up my view on love changed a lot, as it should. in early childhood you know you love your parents and your family. in elementary school the phrase “do you believe in love at first sight or should i walk by again?” is what every little girl would say. we would laugh, but we all believed it was possible. in high school i believed that love was something so special that i felt like i had to save the word for the right person. i had never told a boy that i loved him. i dated a boy for three years and i knew in my heart that the word was meant to be used for much more than what we had. after high school i was told that love is a choice. you choose to love someone through anything. the ups and downs and whether you stick around is up to you. you have to work on your relationship. now as i’m in my second year of college, i realize that yes there is some truth to that, but it’s mostly bullshit. love should not be that hard to come by. love should come easy. it should be felt in the compliments you give each other. the way you hold my hand and kiss my forehead. the way you look at me when i’m not paying attention. the way you hold me in your arms as we watch movies at your place. love should not be hard. love should not be forced. love should be given and love should be received.