What is love? To some, love is defined by material pleasures; How much someone spends or where someone is willing to take you out for dinner. However, in my opinion, love is so much more. Love can be found in many places and in many different forms. With that, there are many, many different kinds of love. For example:
1. Love for your friends: Without a doubt, everyone has friends you can't live without. Friends are, by far, some of the most important people in life. They can help you, comfort you, make you laugh, and so much more. The love you feel for your friends is something that everyone feels. It's like a safety net. Friends provide you with a comfortable and fun setting. Because of this, it's natural for a person to grow extremely attached. Without friends, there would be a inner void that couldn't easily be filled. The love expressed in a friendship is severely important and extremely hard to break. Friends should be there for you when you need them. Therefore, you should always love your friends!
"I'll lean on you, and you lean on me, and we'll be okay!" -Dave Matthews Band
2. Love for your family: Your family should represent your strong foundation. From the moment you entered the world, your family has loved you unconditionally. The bond between a family is something that cannot ever be broken, simply because they have been with you from the beginning. This also means that they know, pretty much, everything about you. Although the bond between family should be the strongest, it's also most likely to be hurt. Because you spend so much time with your family, it's easy to become angry with them. However, you should always remember that your family will always be there for you. There love is unyeilding and so should yours be in return!
"In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony." -Eva Burrows
3. Love for your pet: I love my animals! I love everything about my pets! The love one feels for an animal, is the love of companionship. Pets are totally dependent upon their owners. Therefore, the love you feel for them is almost like a motherly love. Since you are the one who feeds, waters, and takes care of them; it's natural for you to fall in love with them. An animal can also provide the perfect partner. They give you a friend and they return the love you give to them. It doesn't matter how long you leave the house, when you come back, you know your pet will be sooooo happy to see you! The love they give is undeniable.
"An animal is the only thing on earth that will love you more than you love yourself." -Josh Billings
4. Love for your significant other: Above all, the love for your partner can be the most important. Within our lives, the thing we are all searching for, is the love of another. Some people spend their whole lives searching for an abstract idea of love with another being. In my opinion, love with another person isn't just an idea or even a feeling. I believe that love is a commitment. When you say you love someone, you are saying much more than just three little words. When you say "I love you," you are commiting yourself to that person. You are saying that, out of anyone else in the world, you want to be with that person. The promise in those three words is huge! However, the happiness it can bring is even bigger! When you find that one person that truely makes you happy... it's the best feeling in the world! My advice to anyone who is searching for their love, would simply be, to not give up. True love is out there, you just have to be willing to commit yourself!
"The best thing in life to hold on to, is each other!" -Audrey Hepburn
So this Valentine's Day, don't be afraid to love someone. Whether it be a friend, a family member, a pet, or a significant other; open yourselves up to love! It's truely amazing!
On another note: This weekend has been absolutely amazing! First, it snowed! It never snows in South Carolina and if it does, it never sticks! But it did this weekend. We got 4-5 inches at my house! I loved it, so did my dogs! Also, today has been wonderful... and it just got started. My lovely boyfriend surprised me this morning with flowers, candy, and a homemade calender! (I've been talking about wanting a cute calender for a while!) But anyway, it really warmed my heart! But apparently we have a full day ahead of us. I think we're going to see "Valentine's Day" at the movies and possibly eating dinner at California Dreamin'. I'm really excited. I'll keep everyone posted on the events!
Snow Pictures!
Anyway, I'm off to enjoy the day with my darling boyfriend!
xoxo
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