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So, you have this sudden gush of blood in your body that seems like there's a thousand butterflies fluttering in your stomach? All of a sudden you've become poetic, emotional and you've started listening to romantic love songs, thinking that they were written especially for you. You're on some kind of high, the type of inspired high that leads to a more "blooming" you, now that you have found 'The One."But have you really?
How do you know if it is real love? What if your 'The One' is simply a symbol of lust or just an ordinary friend?
Real love, whether we like it or not, is unlike the "happily ever after" fairy tales. You just don't meet a person, and live happily ever after without even trying to work things out. Real love surpasses your moments of doodling over your notebook with "I heart ____" and "____ loves me." It encompasses the "honeymoon stage," wherein everything seems so perfect -- as if your significant other simply can't do anything wrong.
Real love is different from the type of love you share with your best friend. A lot of times, you may think that your best friend would have to be the best candidate to be your lover, but you have to take into consideration that romantic relationships entail passion -- an element that your 'friend' might not be able to supply you with. You may keep trying, but if the spark isn't there, the relationship would just falter. What's worse, is that as the relationship falls flat, your friendship diminishes as well.
Real love is not at all perfect. It experiences all sorts of trials and problems, but those are what makes the relationship even stronger. Arguments are seen as misunderstandings, and not stepping stones for separation. Love listens to every word, be it about problems, successes or reminders of each other's affection. Love takes sacrifices, and constantly yearns for the other's happiness. Love is generous, but never expects for something in return. Love is patient and rational, as it waits for reconciliation with one another. Despite every ounce of imperfection, we still yearn to find the one person with whom we'd share eternity. The one person whom we'd grow old with -- in love, in understanding, in loyalty, and in constant compassion for one another.
Posted by Gliza Marasigan at 7:09 AM | 0 Comment/s
I Keep Love Real (IKLR) is a campaign for a deeper understanding of the
meaning of love, 
Janyn Chua
Gliza Marasigan
Erika Valdez
Neil Lavalle