Why Are We So Afraid To Love? *RANT*

I can honestly say that I grew up never seeing a married couple who actually loved and respected each other. I've seen people who were together out of obligation; whether it was "for the kids", "It's better than being alone", "at least I have a man/woman", being comfortable, settling, etc. etc. It would be nice for me to see two people who are actually in love with each other and want to be together because each person chooses not to live without the other. That person may be the one that makes their world go 'round. But is that healthy?

Today's generation is filled with people who try to portray themselves as inhuman. We pride ourselves on being so emotionless and are so malicious toward each other. It's disgusting. I know, I'm not one to talk because I used to be the same way but I've learned that if I changed the way I felt about love and didn't focus so much on trying not to get hurt by men, maybe that attitude would rub off on others. Of course, I'm still waiting for that to happen.

You see, I've learned to love people for who they are. Love them even if I don't know them and care for them like they were family. I admit, I have my moments where I don't care for people and would like to see them burn in a fiery pit but that's because I have issues lol. And, it's okay. We all have issues of some kind. But I digress. The point is, we need to stop hating each other and start loving each other. The fact that LOVE has become something that is Taboo is so depressing. How can we change it? We can start by being human again. Stop pretending that we are something that we are not. Accept the feelings that we have for someone and express them. What if they don't feel the same? That's okay, there is no law that says they have to. Afraid of looking dumb? To whom?

Let's put our grown-up undies on, band together like the Forty Thieves and start spreading love. It is the only thing that will get rid of all of this hate and fear that we seem to have for each other. We can't truly be happy until we learn to love each other and omit fear from our being. Fear will only hinder us. So tell me, why are you afraid to love?