What I know about love so far

Valentine's day is coming up and though I dont have a valentine I am happy about that. I am glad because I know what is feels like to love someone. So I thought I would say what I feel true love is. I feel that real love is loving a person for who they are. You dont want to change them, but love them for their flaws and the great things about them. You also continue on together and realizing they are not going to stay the same person that you first met because as you grow in this life and they change as well as you. Real love is working hard together to make a life with one another and accepting that person with love even when mess up. Being there to support them even if you dont agree with them. It is trying to see where they come from but also in a loving way help them to see where you are coming from too. Compromise is a key and never letting the small stuff get in the way. They need to be more than someone you love, but your best friend. That friendship is needed so badly because you will go through days you dont love them but you like them. That helps in staying power in a couple. Friendship is so important in a relationship. Someone you count on and they count on you. Communicate with love and understanding, that is another big thing. Another thing I learned is loving someone means also being happy for them when they choose someone else. It hurts, but if you really loved them you are happy for them and want the very best for them. Falling in love is easy, but staying in love takes work and commitment. But if you work at it your love grows and becomes something more. Sadly when I experienced this love that person did not love me in the same way. But I am always grateful to have experienced it and with all the heartache I would never change those feelings because really loving someone is truly a great gift even when that person chooses someone else or things dont work out. It is those great feelings of love that makes us humans great and a great life lesson we all have to experience to grow as people in this life. There is still much more to learn about love, but again I am glad to know what it feels like and hopefully one day feel it again and for it to work out!!! So happy valentines day everyone!!!