To me, love is one of the greatest things in this world. I'm not very liberal with my usage of it either. For example, I love chai tea, but not as much as I love my mom for very obvious reasons. Then again, maybe I should think about it. I do not really "love" chai tea. I enjoy it, and it does make me happy, but I do not truly love it. When I say that I love a tangible thing, most people are able to decipher that what I really mean is that I like it a lot. Therefore, it is okay for me to exaggerate my feelings toward it. What I would really like to talk about today is love in regards to having a significant other, and what that means to me at this particular point in my life. I've already written an article about him, and most of you who know me in real life are aware that I have a boyfriend. We started dating when we were both in high school, and are currently celebrating a year of fourths together! By this, I mean that this Christmas will be the fourth one we have spent together etc. Of course, because we met when I was only 16 and he was 17, we have both changed and our relationship has changed tremendously throughout the years. Sometimes it can be pretty embarrassing that we met when we were young, in that Adam knew me pretty well when I was still in the midst of being an angsty teenager, which he of course still teases me about to this day. With that aside, it has been really wonderful that we have somewhat grown up together and been able to develop a shared set of values. Has it been easy? Heck no! We disagree on things from time to time, as two independent people sometimes will. Sometimes we are not happy with each other, which is hard, but it is where we get the most opportunity to grow as individuals and closer together. I wouldn't change even one thing, not the trials, and not the hardships. In the past few weeks, I have really stood back and looked at our relationship. I see so much love that it is almost overwhelming (but in a great way). I will be the first person to not brag about things that go well, instead choosing on recognizing it, but then moving on to things that need to be improved (and I mean this in any area of my life, from homework to baking). When I truly think about it, even the areas that seem mundane at the time still equate to love. Like when we go to Target, and I ask the worker where the item we cannot find is. This seems small, but it is actually something that my boyfriend absolutely hates to do, and although I do not like to do it either, I will if it makes his life easier. And why do I want to make his life easier? Because I love him! Another example is when I ask my boyfriend to rub my feet. He absolutely cannot stand rubbing my feet! And sometimes he says no, but most of the time (and this is probably an every other day occurrence) he does it anyway. I am assuming he does this because he knows that my feet hurt, and he wants to show me that he appreciates me. I'm sure his feet hurt too, but he absolutely never asks for reciprocation. Some other things that we do? We are both typically on the go everyday, and only have time to eat dinner together and do a little bit of homework alongside one another in the evening (the weekends we are inseparable, but Monday-Thursday is a different story). But every now and again, one of us will get out of class early or a meeting will get cancelled. When this happens, we always try to meet up for the five minutes or so. We normally hug, update one another on the happenings in our day and usually share a laugh about something. We also know when to give the other person space. For instance, when he has a lot of homework, I know that we should go our separate ways for the night because sometimes we goof off and don't get our work done. And when I am upset about something small (something dumb, like a pimple) he knows to acknowledge it briefly, and then to move on and let me work it out on my own. We do these things for another, because we have come to learn what makes the other person tick. I see a lot of love in that respect. Another thing we have taken to saying lately is "You're my best friend!" We say this quite a bit, and to us it really means something. By saying this, we are admitting our loyalty and commitment to one another. On a lighter note, we are referencing that we are good pals. Sometimes I think of our relationship as though we are two small children, because that is how lighthearted and fun we make even the more serious moments in life. We work together to overcome struggles, and we are always there for each other. But in addition to the serious stuff, we really just love to laugh and tell stories and tease one another. We have so much fun and we work well together, and I really just love our love! I am sorry for how mushy this probably is to read, but it has been something that has been making me smile a lot lately. I hope everybody can feel a love from something (even if it isn't a significant other) that makes them grin as much as I do
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Regardless of what you may have gone through, nothing can change the banter and personal communication you and your friends share. Nothing feels awkward or forced because you are having too much fun catching up!
2. You plan your outings around each other's schedules.
Your friend's work schedules or class schedules are memorized like the back of your hand. They are your priority, and you will do anything you can to get them to join you on adventures when it is convenient to do so.
3. You say 'I love you' on the phone.
Yes, you may say it in real life too, but saying it after a phone call means it has become a customary for you to validate your appreciate for one other. Like a significant other or family member, you feel the desire to express your love at the end of a conversation.
4. Nothing is boring when you are together.
No matter what you do together, you always have a good time. Why? Because your friends' company is all you need. With the right people, you can make any situation memorable.
5. You share weird inside jokes no one else understands.
And you would like to keep it that way. If you are anything like my friend group, we share a strange family dynamic that has lasted as a running joke forever. No matter what it is, your inside jokes and sly smirks will keep the spirits up for ages.
6. You plan to hang out for a couple hours but end up together the entire day.
So now you just expect it and prepare for a 24-hour long get-together. Naps are often a part of the agenda.
7. The hugs say a thousand words.
Perhaps you do it a little too much, but the hugs you share are always meaningful and comforting. Gotta love those group hugs especially!
8. You go on spontaneous adventures together.
It is where your favorite memories come from. Even though you might not be able to do them as much as you would like, you are always down for a trip, big or small, with the group.
9. You consider each other family.
Because you consider each other family, you treat each other like family. Constant love, constant support, and a tremendous amount of meals spent together.
10. They make you a better person.
It is not a special friend group unless you learn from one another. You had to be selective when choosing your friends and when you did, you felt like they could teach you a thing or two. Their actions influence who you are and you could not be more thankful.
11. You can't imagine life without them.
The very thought scares you and sends your heart racing. Thankfully, the ultimate friend group is right there with you so you never have to second-guess their loyalty. Instead, you can bask in the glory that is your ultimate friend group. #squadgoals.
1. No school = no stress.
There are no essays to write, no books to read, and no deadlines to meet. The only worry in the world is keeping track of putting sunblock on.
2. Country music is more fun to listen to.
All true fans will listen to country music 365 days a year, but we all know that it's so much better in the summer when you can roll down the windows.
3. Your skin looks and feels better.
Even if you don't have the type of skin that tans, there is more color there than in the winter ... maybe. Freckles, tan lines, peeling burns and clear skin make for a happier camper. You'll forget all about the ghost version of yourself that was shedding dry skin like a snake over the winter.
4. Being barefoot 24/7 is an option.
Obviously wearing no shoes in the middle of a blizzard isn't acceptable. You know what is, though? Wearing no shoes in the summer ever because why not?
5. Ice cream is an acceptable snack.
For people like me who can't resist ice cream even on a 10 degree day, summer is a giant ice cream blessing. Not only does it taste like heaven, it's actually refreshing.
6. Minimal clothing is required.
Is there anything worse than having to put on layers in the wintertime only to sweat to death the minute you come back inside? No need for more than a tank top and shorts in the summertime.
7. Going to the beach daily isn't weird.
Now that it's hot, it's beach season. If you live near the ocean there is an excuse to drive there day or night, rain or shine. Staying there all day is an option for those who don't burn, and for those who do, you can always come back at night for a bonfire.
8. Cookouts.
Even when they lead to disaster, summertime cookouts are the best. Nothing completes a cookout more than watermelon and corn on the cob.
9. Night swimming.
Oh the thrill of jumping in freezing cold water in the middle of the night. Good thing the air becomes colder than the water, making the pool like a giant bathtub.
10. Spontaneous adventures.
Summertime gives you the freedom to wake up in the morning and decide to do something totally out of the blue that you've never done before. Hiking to a waterfall, rock climbing, going to a museum, or even road tripping are all great summer options.
Even if the heat isn't really your thing, it's undeniable to admit that life really is better in the summer. There's so much more free time, opportunity, excitement and sunshine. Only four months to go!
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