Hopeless romantic is such an overused adjective. When I hear those two words, I think of someone who is ready for something more from a relationship. Ready for something that makes them not want to sleep at night because not talking to them is a lot worse than losing sleep. Which I feel, is a lot of people in this world. We live in a world where it is easier to go to bed with someone than commit your time to them, which is so sad. Where did all the hopeless romantics go?

Growing up, I was always told to do something you love and have passion in it, which is something I bring to the table in relationships. I know for a fact a lot of people were told those same things, but have grown to be scared of such a beautiful thing; love. Love is something to be proud of, to indulge yourself in the wonderful feelings, and to treat each other the way they deserve. Love, by any means, is something you should not try to avoid or to be scared of. Love is something your heart craves.

We live in a world where seeing someone once or twice is a lot easier than every committing yourself to them. Where dates because less frequent, and “Netflix and chill” become the go-to. Relationships need to go back to the cute dates, meeting the parents, and opening the doors for them.

Hopeless romantics try to find someone who sees eye-to-eye with the word love and how it is meant to feel inside. They put themselves out there, over and over again, for people who just want to be friends. But in the world we live in, us hopeless romantics are either dropped for another girl or guy, left hanging, or just completely ignored. Being that girl or guy that someone does not want because you want more out of them, really does stink. Telling someone you want something more and serious really does scare most people away.

So, in all honesty, scare all the guys and girls you can away by wanting more because one day, the right guy or girl for you will come around. Not all people are scared of commitment and want all the same things you do. Do not be afraid of rejection, as it teaches you how to cope and how to move on. Not being what someone else wants is a normal part of life and learning how to deal with that will bring along the right guy or girl for you. Don’t worry, a hopeless romantic will come along for you too when you’re least expecting it.