Falling in love is a rite of passage for anyone, yet the media and modern society only portray it as really affecting teenage girls. However, I have gotten the pleasure of being in love and seeing a boy be in love with my sister. Head over heels to be exact. (Two completely different people, by the way.)

This boy that loves my sister is great. He treats her like a princess. He values her and respects what she has to say. They have a deep connection, that few people are lucky to have. I envy them for that, but there are things I don’t envy about them. For example, his mother doesn’t want them to be together. No one really knows what the exact reason is, even if she has claimed it to be their age.

All I ask of her is to take a good look at her son. He’s a wonderful human being, who has nothing but love to give. She raised him to be the smart, kind, compassionate person he is. She should be proud her son has changed my sister’s life for the better. My sister is annoying, as any little sister can be, but there is a new sparkle in her eyes. He’s the reason for that. My sister has starting to become more compassionate towards others, since being with him. My sister was never a bad kid, or a terrible influence; she was just a teenage girl.

My family loves the way he treats her. The way he is so good with her. They are truly a perfect match. Both kids have so much love in their hearts, that they just want to share with each other but can’t because of his mom. Who cares if they are young. If she keeps trying to keep them apart, she’s just driving a bigger wedge in-between her’s and her son’s relationship. I hope she reads this, and thinks about the question I’m going to ask. Shouldn’t a parent love and support their child unconditionally?

Everyone says you are too young to fall in love in your teens, I disagree. When you meet that one person it all changes. That person you feel a connection like no other with. That person you want to talk to 24/7 even if it is simply about nonsense. That person that fills the void that you didn’t know existed. That person that can change your entire being. I didn’t say a name, but I’m positive you thought about someone in particular while reading those few sentences.

The someone I was in love with didn’t know I was. That’s OK. We all can’t have someone that loves you back. It’s not weird or obsessive as some parents might see it. I’m okay with the fact that he didn’t know, and doesn’t know. I’m OK with the fact that he won’t know, because it won’t make much of difference either way. But, your first love will always stick with you, just like his smile and eyes have been etched in my brain and I compare them to every other pretty face I see. Regardless of whether or not I’ll tell him, I wish his smile never fades, and he finds true peace and happiness in this world.

In all honesty, if you are a hopeless romantic like me, don’t let anyone destroy your views on love. Don’t give them that power. Stay content, spread love and radiate good vibes. You will find your person soon.