L.O.V.E.

I was married to my husband, Nick, on May 19, 2013.

 

 We met...I always forget the exact date, much to the annoyance of Nick. I forget the date of our first date too. I probably wouldn't remember our wedding date if it weren't for all the planning and the cramming of the date into my head. I know! We met February, 2011! That's close enough.

Falling in selfishness, arrogance, jealousy, failure...

Too much emphasis is put on ourselves. We think if we love ourselves or put our needs first we will be better equipped to love others and be in meaningful, committed relationships. People are always saying, "you need to love yourself before you can love others." This is the only way to true happiness. But, I was always taught that we should put others wants and needs before our own. I believe that if we, as individuals, make a conscious decision to be second to others that we will love better and live happier lives. 

Being loving is a selfish act in and of itself because when you show love to others and you witness the positive effect it has on them, you feel good about yourself, which makes loving