Lessons of a Hopeless Romantic
- zariahperkins
- Nov 12, 2024
- 2 min read
I love deeply, quickly, and freely. My love is fierce, wholehearted, and a little naive. I tend to believe that just because I love so passionately, others will love me with that same intensity.
I wear my heart on my sleeve, a hopeless romantic who sees every new connection as the one—the love that will last forever. But in doing so, I sometimes open myself to being taken for granted, leaving space for my emotions to be misunderstood or even manipulated.

Still, I refuse to let this make me bitter. I embrace every lesson along the way, trusting that the love I give will eventually return to me tenfold. I’ll keep loving, and I’ll keep learning how to let go. I find grounding in the Law of Detachment and the Law of Pure Potentiality: these remind me to release what I can’t control and to trust in what’s possible. In detachment, I learn to accept without clinging, and in potentiality, I recognize the infinite power within me to create love and fulfillment in my life.
I believe the people meant for me will stay; they’ll ride this wave with me, imperfections and all. I may fall short sometimes, but I’m grateful for those who truly care, those who stick by me. I’ll continue to appreciate what I have rather than focus on what’s missing, to keep faith and work hard, knowing that God has always shown me His grace and mercy.
I know I deserve a love rooted in truth, kindness, and open communication. I want a love free of judgment and hesitation, untainted by pain or confusion. And I’m confident that, in time, God will lead me to that love.






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