What Is True Love?
Have you heard the phrase “True love” before? Have you wished and yearned for the experience? Have you ever wondered what this phrase or idea entails?
True love may not be the fairytale perfection we often imagine,it’s not just flowers, grand gestures, or photo-perfect moments. It is deeper, quieter, and sometimes, messier than we may have imagined.True love shows up when you're at your lowest, not just when you're glowing. It is about the constant and regardless nature that accepts. It is about the friend who is there when you are in need . It is about resilience, and choice.
True love means
- Choosing each other daily, even when it’s not easy.
- Loving the flaws, not just tolerating them.
- Standing firm when everything else is shaking.
- Asking the hard questions like, “Would you still love me the same?”
The Shocks in Real Relationships
Every meaningful relationship faces unexpected occurrences,those “shocks” that shake our faith and test our love:
- Loss or Failure
Life can be unpredictable. A partner may lose a job, fail a dream, or even go through a crisis like imprisonment or illness. That’s when love asks: Is this still “us” when nothing looks the same? - Revealed Flaws and Hidden Behaviors
At some point, masks come off. You’ll see their anger, fear, sadness—things they’ve buried. Can you love someone when they stop trying to impress you? - Emotional Detours
People grow. Sometimes not together, or not at the same pace. It’s shocking when your partner starts thinking, feeling, or wanting things differently. The question becomes: Can love stretch? Or will it snap? - Material Struggles
The lyrics say it perfectly:
“If I couldn’t buy you the fancy things in life, Shawty, would it be alright?”
When the comfort fades, does the connection remain?
The Surprises That Make Love Beautiful
Not all surprises hurt;
- Seeing someone stay, even when you expect them to leave.
- Receiving love in your ugliest moments.
- Rediscovering each other after a storm.
- Realizing that what you built together is stronger than what life throws at you.
The Real Test of Love
Let’s revisit the question:
If I showed you my flaws
If I couldn’t be strong
Would you still love me the same?
This is the essence of lasting love. It's about staying when it's hard. It's about being seen fully and still being wanted completely.
Love isn’t proven during the highs; it’s revealed in the lows.
If you're in a relationship or searching for one, ask yourself:
- Am I ready to love someone through their darkness, not just their light?
- Am I willing to be vulnerable enough to be loved for who I really am?
True love isn’t perfect. But it’s real. It asks hard questions and dares you to answer with your heart. As you look for someone to love you consistently and truly ask yourself ; are you ready to give love in this same measure?
