I have always believed in love, romance, and fairy tales. I believe that there is a prince charming for every princess and that what is meant to be will happen. Many people would call this a hopeless romantic. I have always identified with romantic and have definitely felt hopeless at one point or another but I don’t know if I would label myself as hopeless.

As I got older, I found myself beginning to question whether there really was “the one”. I had spoken with many people who had thought that there may not be a specific person made for you but rather a person that is similar enough to you that you could spend the rest of your life with. I have also spoken with people who thought there was no one for them at all.

Despite their disbelief, I still held out hope. I truly believed there was someone made for me. However, I did begin to question my title. Are hopeless romantics really hopeless? Are my standards too high? Will I ever find anyone who loves the way I believe one should be loved?

With these questions running through my mind, my hope was definitely challenged. Maybe there isn’t someone who is perfect for you. As I began thinking about it I felt discouraged. My whole life, up to this point, I have been waiting for “the one”. All I want in this life is to truly love and to truly be loved by my other half. I want it to be an unconditional, raw and passionate love.

I want someone who will randomly surprise me and show up at work just because they needed to see me. I want someone who thinks I am the bees freaking knees and I of them. I want someone I can have a true romance with but also have a real, practical and enduring love.

To others this may seem too much to ask for, however, this is the love I want and I crave. I believe it is out there. I believe that there is someone for everyone if that is what they desire.

This article is for those who have “lost hope”, think it’s “too late”, and believe there is “no one out there” for them. Do not lose hope and, certainly, do not settle.

Many people may believe that if it is “the one” the spark will ignite instantaneously. This may not be the case. Many times love takes time and care to grow. Being patient is one of the hardest things to do, especially when you have a strong desire to love someone.

With each heartbreak and failed relationship, my hope and faith in love is questioned. It may take time, however, a broken heart can be repaired and hope can be restored.

I am sure of nothing. I have no guarantee that I will find “the one” or that I will have a romance so intense that it knocks my socks off. What I am sure of, however, is that my hope remains. I will never lose hope in this love. I believe “the one for me” is out there and I will find him.

Sincerely,

Your Hopeful Romantic