Nothing is permanent. What people can do is try to make it last by working on it. We love because that’s what people do-build relationships. They try to find that one person who fits them well—or at least someone who may not be the perfect fit, but is willing to work on whatever it is they have. Totoo yun, that question nags me—why can’t we just love the one who loves us? We always seem to go for the one who doesn’t want us back—suntok sa buwan.
Love sometimes seems like this wild goose chase that everyone just jumps into wholeheartedly without fear. But in the end, we are usually left hurt and bitter. But the thing is, while it was nice, while everything seemed to work out, we were happy, we only become bitter and feel regret afterwards when it doesn’t work out.
But isn’t that what loving is all about? When you’re young, you can put aside all thoughts of being practical. We’re all so new at this that we’re not afraid to take risks, we’re not meant to settle for anything because being ideal is what defines being young—you don’t settle for anything less—meron kang gusto and you’re not afraid to go for it and inevitably, getting hurt is part of that process. It’s up to the person to weigh his options—is it better for him to feel temporary happiness or none at all? Mas okay bang walang pain (pero wala ring love)? Either way, there’s something missing. Siguro paminsan, depende kung paano mo tignan, mas okay na nafeel mo yung thrill na meron kang kasama even for a while. Then you just feel the pain, grow numb, get used to it, and move on.
--03.15.11
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