The season of love is in here – it is the valentine’s. This week
is got to be the most romantic time. The ones already in love will be making
promises to stay the same all life, the ones who like somebody might just confess it to their crush and the ones with nobody special around will be content with a hope that next
valentine’s they will have somebody to celebrate it with.
Our generation is not the “Love happens just once” types; many of
us might have fallen in and out of love quite a few times. This is because we
are the practical people who believe in moving on and ahead. Though we all must
have fallen in love more than once, there always remains something special for
the first one. The “First Love” is a feeling that can never be compared with or
shared with any other.
The butterflies tickling in the stomach when fingers
brush each other accidentally, the smile that comes from nowhere with just a
thought of being together and the feeling of being special in a different way
for the first time is worth an experience for life.
Each one of us has our own stories of our First Love,
tales that would stay in our hearts forever. A few lucky ones get to be
infatuated with their first crush all life and a few have to be satisfied with
the memories of the time they had spent together.
In this chaos and love and heartbreaks, I met a couple
who set a different example all together. They belong to our very own city whom
I met through a common friend.
The couple looked quite ordinary. But when I had a talk
to them, it struck to me how simple it is to love somebody and keep it alive.
The duo had the typical simple start, met in high school, became friends, and
got closer in graduation and now getting married soon. They were in a
relationship for 10 years now. The story was very similar to a lot of others,
but what set them apart was the concluding 10 years by taking marriage vows.
“What kept you guys together for so long?”
The girl laughed at my question and replied,
“You might think the love, but I would like to say it was
our friendship that kept us going.”
“Okay, so you say there is not much importance of love in
any relationship?”
“No, it is important, but love is overrated. Love is just a feeling for your partner that
sets him apart from the rest of the crowd. The feelings of trust and friendship
are the one that keeps the love going. Love is something that is not so
reliable you know, it always needs something else to keep it firm and not
distract”
The statement was something to think over. It really did
make some sense and maybe gave the answer for all the heart breaks. We do
expect being loved all the time ignoring the basic friendship and trust factors
that can help us remain closer.
“You were in high school when you first met and now it is
been 10 years, did you ever had a thought that you did not want to be
together?”
Both of them replied to this question shouting “many
times”, they looked at each other and all of us laughed at the impulsive answers.
“Okay, so we have had a lot of times when we fought,
argued, not talked for days and so much more. Even when we were away for 4
years the time I was doing a job in Bangalore, we had a hard time but she would
stand next to me and tolerate me in every high and low.” He put her arms around
her and continued,
“She is my luck and inspiration. How would I let that go
away?”
“A final question, what are your plans for 14th
Feb?”
She gave me a wink and replied, “I do expect a surprise”
With this the guy replied in a witty tone,
“10 years I have been surprising her and she is been
giving me shocks. Yet, she is never satisfied. I am stuck here for life time.”
The both of them had this cute and naught expressions on
their face.
“You guys are an example for a perfect couple.”
“No, we are a just a couple ignoring imperfections and
encouraging the best out of each other“
A very positive message by the ‘soon to get married and
in love for the past 10 years’ love birds. So, this valentine’s be strength to
your partner’s weaknesses. Love each other for what you are and not what you
want them to become. I hope this small message would help somebody to make
their love life better. Have a happy and loving valentine’s…!!
- Anvi Mehta
#Week 2 - Article for Campus For You
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