What is love? A profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person, an emotional and sexual desire, or simply a basic brain system that evolved for mating and reproduction(Dictionary.com). Many believe they have found love, while others are confident they know its meaning. Truth be told love is a universal function that can never fully be fathomed. Although I consider romantic love to be an action of self sacrifice and not an emotion love is still a broad subject, in which I believe it can easily be is mistaken.
When I was young media had portrayed an image to me on what love was suppose to be, twisting the true meaning of love by glorifying a romantic fantasy. This perception has been idealize and fantasized through movies, books, fairly tales, poetry, and plays in which I was made believe of a epic notation of a "one true love", "soul mate", or "my other half". However in a endless hunger for the aroma of love, I fell into a trap where I accepted that anything was valid in order to even have a glimpse of what love was. In doing so I only caused pain and self destruction. Yes love takes time, work, sacrifice; however, I misinterpret the meaning of the words. Instead I thought I was suppose to sacrifice my body and soul, be the only one who put in the work, so with time they would love me …show more content…
This fact comes into place when I for one confuse the "I like you" and "I care for you" for the "I love you". I can certify that any of this words can easily be mistaken for love. Not more then a year ago I assumed I had fallen in love with an old friend. The ease in which he talked, how his intelligences surpassed the rest, and his ability to make anyone laugh. The love for someone should over weigh their flaws, something I was incapable of doing. In that moment I realized I had never loved him I simply admired his qualities and savor his
When I was young media had portrayed an image to me on what love was suppose to be, twisting the true meaning of love by glorifying a romantic fantasy. This perception has been idealize and fantasized through movies, books, fairly tales, poetry, and plays in which I was made believe of a epic notation of a "one true love", "soul mate", or "my other half". However in a endless hunger for the aroma of love, I fell into a trap where I accepted that anything was valid in order to even have a glimpse of what love was. In doing so I only caused pain and self destruction. Yes love takes time, work, sacrifice; however, I misinterpret the meaning of the words. Instead I thought I was suppose to sacrifice my body and soul, be the only one who put in the work, so with time they would love me …show more content…
This fact comes into place when I for one confuse the "I like you" and "I care for you" for the "I love you". I can certify that any of this words can easily be mistaken for love. Not more then a year ago I assumed I had fallen in love with an old friend. The ease in which he talked, how his intelligences surpassed the rest, and his ability to make anyone laugh. The love for someone should over weigh their flaws, something I was incapable of doing. In that moment I realized I had never loved him I simply admired his qualities and savor his