love with a fiery passion.

First of all, maybe writing this in my semi-feverish state isn't a good idea, but since I'm feeling inspired... here I go.

I think that I should forget everything I thought I knew about love. Growing up around books, movies, and television shows that made me believe only passionate couples have it good, I aspired to have such a relationship in my life. I wanted to be Hermione while I bicker back and forth with my Ron, or be Joey while I have a witty banter with my Pacey. I believed that a relationship where the couple agrees with each other all the time is boring, and that two people should be opposites attract - not too similar to one another.

Well, while those kind of relationships mentioned above are still my favorite (I basically watch TV shows if I can find a nice ship to sail with, if you catch my drift), apparently it doesn't necessarily have to translate in real life. I find that being "passionate" doesn't have to mean "fighting all the time" then "kiss-and-make-up". Yes, those things definitely spice up a relationship, but so do being compassionate and supportive of each other.

From my side of things, love is when you willingly share that crispy chicken skin with your partner. Or when you show an interest to whatever currently interests your partner, whether it's a book, movie, or TV show - regardless of whether you have the same taste. Or when you encourage your partner to be their own person, to strive in whatever they do, and vice versa.

Basically, love is when you can feel content in each other's presence, and be certain of one thing: you want it to last forever, please.

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