Is Dating A Good Thing?

I think dating is a good thing. It is a good way to learn about yourself: good or bad. You grow up when you are in a relationship. You learn how to communicate and listen to someone other than your parents or authority. You begin to understand different ways of thinking and different perceptions about everything. Although young dating usually leads to only emotional roller coasters, unnecessary drama, and heartbreak, I believe this helps you in the end. You learn what you need in a person and what you don't need. I know I used to date guys because of their looks. Well, that was not a benefit to the emotional hurt I received during the process. Through all of this however people become stronger as a person and become smarter in what they need. All in all I believe dating is a good thing.

"Love is patient. love is kind.."

Love is an addiction. I believe when people find someone who they truly love or "think" they truly love it gives them an addiction. You cannot get away from the person. You always want to be with them or at least talking to them. We all are love addicts at some points in our lifetime whether it be our first grade crush or two year relationship. The characteristic I think is most important when finding love is commitment. I want someone to be in the relationship as much as I am. I don't want a guy to think I am just there for their convenience. As my mom always says "Have the boy be in more in love with you than you are with him." I love this advice. Let's face it, girls in general are more emotional and fall for guys easier than boys fall for us. I believe never fails. No matter how tough things seem to be, if someone sincerely loves you they will never leave you. When I think of a perfect relationship I would like, I think of my parents. They have been married for almost 23 years and it is like they just met. They never get tired of each other and never let anything get in the way of their love. They are best friends. That is what I believe love is. I believe we have soul mates. It isn't a coincidence that every single person falls in love with someone. Some people are just so perfect for each other it is almost scary. The only song that I believe is a true love song is "you found me" by The Fray. It is how I feel. The people that will love you forever find you at your worst moments and stick by you through it all. This song depicts almost everything I feel about love.