Why Choosing Someone You Love Over Someone Who Loves You? It Isn't A Game

Opinion
6 May 2024 • 6:00 PM MYT
Felicia Yoan
Felicia Yoan

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“You should choose someone love you or someone you love ?” I believe this question is asked all day.

Here is my opinion and I know it's may a little bit of controversial. For me, love isn't a multiple-choice question. It's not about weighing options or picking the best candidate. Love, at its core, is an emotion that transcends logic and calculations. It's about connection, understanding, and mutual respect. When we reduce love to a game of choosing between someone we love and someone who loves us, we strip away its essence. Love should never feel like a competition or a strategic decision. It should be an organic, heartfelt connection that grows naturally between two people.

Consider this:

Would you want to be someone's second choice? Would you want to know that you were picked because the other options didn't work out? Most likely not. And if you wouldn't want to be treated that way, why would you treat others that way?

Putting yourself in someone else's shoes can offer valuable perspective. Nobody wants to feel like a backup plan, a consolation prize. Each person deserves to be loved wholeheartedly, without reservations or doubts.

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Love shouldn't be about finding the best option or the perfect match. It's about embracing the imperfections, cherishing the quirks, and accepting each other for who you are. Love is about being vulnerable, open, and willing to grow together.

Choosing to love someone isn't a strategic decision—it's a leap of faith. It's about surrendering to the feelings that stir within you and embracing the journey ahead. Love isn't about having a backup plan or keeping your options open. It's about committing to one person and investing in that relationship wholeheartedly.

Love shouldn't be complicated. It should flow effortlessly, like a river finding its course. It should be as simple as breathing, as natural as laughter. There's no need to overthink or analyze. Love is about being present, being authentic, and being there for each other through thick and thin.

So, don't treat love like a multiple-choice question. Don't weigh the pros and cons or overanalyze every aspect. Instead, follow your heart, embrace the connection you feel, and love without reservation. Choose someone you love, and let the rest unfold naturally. Because when it comes to matters of the heart, there are no right or wrong answers—only the beauty of love in its purest form.


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