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Just Because I'm Young Doesn't Mean I Don't Know What Love Is

Love does not have an age requirement.

Julieann Duong
May 02, 2016
UMass-Lowell
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Just Because I'm Young Doesn't Mean I Don't Know What Love Is
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I often hear older people say, "You're too young to know what love is." I also often hear people my age say, "We're young, we should be able to do whatever we want whenever we want." Guess what? I'm young, I know what love is and I want love. Just because I'm young, it doesn't mean I don't know what love is.

Being in love is such a wonderful feeling and experience. I love having someone who is always there for me no matter what. I love knowing that to someone, I am the first thing they think about when they wake up and the last thing they think about at the end of the day. I love knowing that someone is willing to spend time to and grow up with me. Sharing memories with the one I love is very special to me. Having someone to hold your hand and comfort you whenever you need makes me happy. I love having someone who makes me happy. Just because I'm young doesn't mean I shouldn't be able to experience all of these wonderful things.

"You're young, you should have fun." Yes, I am young and I should have fun. There are many ways that I can have fun and enjoy life with my significant other. Love does not make me feel like I am a boring person. I shouldn't have to feel like I'm not having fun just because I am in love. Love is fun and playful. Love isn't mean to be boring. Love isn't meant to seclude you from other people in your life. I can still have a wonderful time with my friends, family, and my significant other.

Love has its ups and downs, but what relationship doesn't have its ups and downs? I love knowing that someone is willing to go through rough times with me. I love knowing that someone is willing to try their hardest and fight for me. I love knowing that someone will miss me when I'm not there. I'm in college and I'm busy all the time, but I want to be able to experience that with someone. I want to be able to accomplish all of my goals with my significant other by my side. I love having my significant other be my number one fan and I love having a confidence booster.

I love the word "love". I love love. What is there not to love about love. What is so bad about being young and experiencing love? Just because I'm young doesn't mean I shouldn't be happy. Hearing the words, "You don't even know what love is yet because you're young," is very offensive to me. There shouldn't be an age requirement for love. Love is kind. Love is fun. Love is important. I'm young and I know what love is and what it's like to be madly in love with someone. Love has no age requirement or limit.

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