Let’s be honest love is confusing. It’s warm and magical, yet sometimes terrifying. One day it makes you feel invincible, the next you’re crying over a silly song on the radio. But even with all its ups and downs, love is something we all long for.
Why? Because love, in all its forms, is the language we use to feel seen, safe, and connected.

Love Is More Than Romance
When someone says “love” your mind might jump straight to romantic relationships and that’s totally normal. Movies, songs, books they’ve all trained us to think of love as something dreamy and passionate between two people.
But love is so much more than just that.
It’s your mom calling to check if you ate. It’s the friend who texts, “Let me know when you get home.” It’s a dog wagging its tail like you’re the best thing on earth. Love is the little moments that say, “You matter to me.”
The Many Shapes of Love
Love doesn’t wear one face. It shows up in different ways, with different people, and at different times in your life.
You’ve got:
Romantic love, the butterflies-in-your-stomach kind.
Familial love, the grounding, unconditional kind.
Friendship love, the late-night-laughs-and-ugly-cry kind.
And let’s not forget self-love, the “I’m worthy, even on my worst days” kind.
Each form teaches you something. Romantic love might teach vulnerability. Friendship love? Loyalty. And self-love well, that one teaches you everything.
Love Is a Verb, Not Just a Feeling
Here’s something we don’t talk about enough: love isn’t just something you feel it’s something you do.
Sure, saying “I love you” is powerful. But love really shows itself in actions.
It’s making tea for someone without being asked. Holding space when a friend breaks down. Saying sorry first. Choosing to stay even when things get hard.
Love is built in the small choices we make every day.
Why Love Feels So… Huge
Let’s face it, love can be overwhelming. But that’s because it's rooted in our need to belong. We're wired to seek closeness it's in our biology. From the moment we’re born, we need touch, care, and connection to survive.
So when you fall in love or even just feel deeply connected to someone it touches something ancient inside you. It says: “I’m not alone.”
That’s powerful.
Love Isn’t Always Easy
Now, let’s not romanticize everything. Love isn’t always kind or pretty. Sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it fades. Sometimes we love people who can't love us back in the way we need.
But even then, love teaches us. It helps us grow. It asks us to be honest, to set boundaries, and to choose better for ourselves.
So, What Is Love?
It’s not just roses and poems. It’s not just late-night talks and fireworks in your stomach.
Love is a language. One we all speak in different accents. One we’re always learning.
It’s messy. It’s beautiful. It’s worth it.
And at the end of the day, it reminds us that we’re all human, and we all just want to feel like we belong somewhere.