It is better to have loved than to never have loved at all...

The title of this post seems a little melodramatic. I'm not one of those sappy teenagers who feels the need to profess my love every 27.6 seconds. However, contrary to what some people who know me believe, I have a heart. It pumps crimson blood like everyone else's and as far as I know I don't have a heart condition. I have feelings, emotions, and I'm not completely heartless. High school does not seem like a place where I can fall in love. This is where I am a hypocrite thought.

Have you ever had a best friend who knew all the details of your inner self? I did. Past tense. Seeing as you now know that I am LDS, here is a little lesson on dating:

You should not date until you are at least 16 years old. When you begin dating, go with one or more additional couples. Avoid going on frequent dates with the same person. Developing serious relationships too early in life can limit the number of other people you meet and can perhaps lead to immorality. Invite your parents to become acquainted with those you date.
(For the Strength of Youth)


I fully agree with what the First Presidency of the church says. But when I make attachments, it's hard to let go. I believed because I was really close to my friend, we should date. Awkwardly enough, I realized how much I loved this person. SURPRISE to myself. My no boyfriend policy was creating more drama than I had anticipated.


Let's rewind a little bit. Enough about my tragic non-existent love life. Falling in love is never a bad thing. Just love for the right reason, in right place, and right time. So not in high school, not with someone who you are best friends with, and not someone who you will probably never see after you graduate. Plus, the guys in my life are going on missions for 2-years. I would much rather be there to support them as a friend during those 2-years than stop them from going. AND then you can fall in love with them when they are an RM ;)


In all honesty, I love, well, love. It's something that can turn into an eternity of unforgettable memories. Love is special to me. Don't be offended if I don't say 'I love you' all the time. I rarely do. But if anyone reading this is wondering if I love them, I probably do just in some rare, unconventional way. I would much rather fall in mutual weirdness :)

When I do love someone, I love them completely and I love a lot. Heart and soul.