Have you ever told a white lie? I'm sure you have. Your friend looks awful but you tell her she looks fine. Your go-to guy asks you if you like his new haircut because he thinks it looks stupid—and you tell him it looks great (when you probably could have styled it better with your eyes closed). What about when you're in a relationship? Do you lie to her? What if he asks if you're in love? What if you're not? Do you tell your boyfriend the truth? Do you tell your girlfriend a white lie?
The worst lie I ever told was "I love you."
Have you ever wondered why "The first cut is the deepest" is a lyric that always stands out to you? Heartbreak isn't always avoidable. Our first love is often our hardest relationship to get over. As kids, we hear "I love you" from the people that do truly do love us. I'm sure you never doubted your mom when she told you that she loved you. But why is falling in love so different?
My aunt once told me, "The reason why it's so hard to trust someone you love romantically as you get older, is because you learn that not everyone who tells you they love you truly does." For a while, I didn't understand that. Now I do.
One of my teachers refers to Valentine's Day as "Singles Awareness Day," which I think is funny. But why am I writing this article? Because it's Valentine's Day? What made you want to read it?
I'll leave you with something I hope you remember...
If someone asks you if you really love someone, and you "think" you do, you don't. Love isn't something you "think" about. Love hits you like a tidal wave. It is natural. It is amazing. It can end up a blessing or a lesson to learn from. Learn to love honestly. Love lives stronger when it is built on a foundation of trust and understanding.
