It seems like its really hard to find love in this era. An era where hook-ups and zero-expectations are the norm. It seems like having standards and demanding certain rights from the other gender is “wrong”; because it makes you seem too “eager”.
I have many girlfriends who “like”, some even claim that they “love”, their hook-up but they continue to act cold, and nonchalant toward them for fear of rejection.
Why are we so afraid of revealing our true emotions when it comes to love and relationships? Why? How are we ever going to grow if all we do is pretend and play it safe?
I, myself, in the past have been a hook-up to some boys whom I thought reciprocated my feelings and eventually I found out the truth. I couldn’t remain silent then, and even though I lost their company and I was hurt, I really wouldn’t have been able to function with them and in my life with all that false pretense…
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Christina is 25 years old, living in Los Angeles, USA. She graduated in 2013, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature and Creative Writing. Christina is a curious soul, so she filled her college career with classes about art, philosophy, fashion, photography, etc. You name it, she took it (say... archery? Yes. Hmm belly dancing? Yes!). Yes, it all that "learning" did result in prolonging her stay at college, but she doesn't regret it one bit, as she feels ready as ever to produce this blog to you and introduce you to her colorful world!
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I’m not an expert or anything like that. However, if you don’t mind, I’ll share my thoughts. Finding love might seem hard b/c of the type of love being looked for. And people rarely display their true emotions once they ‘grow up’. I guess after being hurt so many times, you just tend to want to play it safe. And I can’t blame them. Opening yourself up leaves you vulnerable and exposed. It’s like standing in front of someone and giving them a gun pointed at your heart. After you’ve been shot once or twice, you kinda stop doing it…:)
I see what you’re saying. Generally, this is true but I’d like to think there are exceptions! Thanks for taking that time to share your thoughts! =]