Love(:

Love…what is love really? To date or not to date. Many of us have maybe experienced those butterflies you get when you have a boyfriend. When he looks at you and all of a sudden SHAZAM…it hits you. But is that really love?? Should we really be dating at this young age?

At school we see many kids in the hallways hand in hand, making out in the corner, kissing…but is that really love? Are kids at this age able to experience what love between a man and woman is? Or are we just in lust? Why at this age do kids think that they need to be significantly attached to someone else? Why do our hormones play such havoc with us?

In a perfect world, I suppose, kids our age would have more time to work on their studies and maybe even spend time with their family. A relationship adds to the stress of homework, chores, getting a job, learning to drive, family. Maybe we spend way too much time wondering what our significant others are doing when they are not with us. So much drama in some situations. Is it really all worth it?

I guess the reason for some teenagers is because they are testing it out…the dating thing I mean. By dating, you have the opportunity to learn what you're looking for in a relationship. When you date, there are always going to be things about the person you are going out with that you might not like about them. Like maybe they don’t like the same foods as you or don’t like to go to the movies and you do. So, you learn which things you are interested in that you want to have in the one you eventually end up with. You are better able to look for someone who is a better fit for you…right? But how do you really know when you have gotten to Mr. or Mrs. Right? Maybe some do it just because everyone else is doing it and they don’t want to be looked at differently. If you don’t date, does that make you a geek or something?

Ugh!! Too much to consider. My mom says to have fun but study so you have a head start on life when you graduate. Life is short... it really is. Enjoy it while you can but remember the choices you make now will affect your future. No matter how small the choices are.

I think when you truely fall in love you will know(:

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-Ardeeemilla