Every girl out there wants to be treated like a princess. So they go out — searching far and wide — for the prince-like, well dressed guy who will be the perfect portrayal of their daydreams.

They all want a guy who open doors, who will sweep them off their feet and kiss them on their forehead. They all yearn for someone to chase them down in the rain and hold them when the weather gets cold. They all want someone who is romantic, sweet, understanding, kind. Yet they always end up with someone who’s immature, loud, disrespectful, and typically a jerk.

Where did they go wrong you ask?

They went wrong as soon as they fell in love with their eyes open. Just because someone “looks” like they could be your prince charming does not mean that they are truly the one for you. Girls, just like guys, often fall in love with their eyes wide open; meaning they love the outer appearance more than what’s truly inside.

Just because someone’s appearance is that of a “prince”, it does not mean that he will treat you like the way you want to be treated. Just because he’s tall does not mean he will open doors. Just because he have a great smile does not mean he will sweep you off your feet. Just because he dresses well does not mean he will kiss you on your forehead.

If you want to be treated like a princess — to fall in love with someone who will undoubtedly chase you down in the rain and hold you when you sleep — then listen to Andy Warhol and fall in love with your eyes closed. Look for someone who’s your prince inside and out. Don’t fall for the outer cover just because it’s appealing. Wait ‘til you discover those inner layers because as you’ve heard before, the most beautiful people can sometimes be the ugliest.

I believe eternal love exists.

A few days ago when I was having dinner with my family, I overheard my parents talking about one of their old neighbors in Vietnam. Apparently this woman was around 70 something years old and she had two kids plus a husband. Several days ago, the woman went completely insane for reasons unknown. This change happened so suddenly that no one was prepared for it. She would not know the date, what to eat, or even how to eat. Even though she is old, I don’t believe that this is due to Alzheimer. So turning to my mother, I asked her, “why did she turned crazy?” Putting her bowl away, my mom told me that the woman’s husband had passed away a few days before the incident. After the passing, the woman had lost her determination and sanity for everything and anything. That night I laid in my bed thinking about what my mother had told me. I thought that maybe soul-mates really do exists. That in the world, somewhere out there, there really is that one person that is meant for you. That when one soul dies, the other slowly dies along with it because they cannot live without each other. And that there really is someone out there that you cannot live without, just as long as you find them.

I’m sorry for not being there when I should have been. I’m sorry for making all those mistakes. I’m sorry for hurting you unintentionally. I’m sorry for making you cry. I’m sorry for driving you crazy. I’m sorry for ruining your mood. I’m sorry for leaving you behind. I’m sorry for breaking my promise. I’m sorry that I did not understand. I’m sorry for making you upset. I’m sorry for not being able to stop the tears. I’m sorry for not listening to you. I’m sorry for being a bad person. I’m sorry that I’m frustrating. I’m sorry for making you mad. I’m sorry for not thinking before I  act. I’m sorry for everything I’ve done wrong, all the mistakes, all the troubles I’ve put you through and all the tears I’ve made you cry. I’m can be a horrible person, I admit it, and I’m extremely blessed to have someone like you by my side. Someone who would never walk away even though I’ve messed up countless of times; someone who truly cares, someone who loves me even with all my flaws and liabilities. So I’m sorry. I’m sorry for hurting you. And I promise to try and be better. 

I want meet someone who I can love selflessly and passionately with all the fibers that accurately define my being. I want to meet someone who I can delicately treasure and adore like a fallen star I’ve the chance to possess. Mostly, I want to meet someone who will love me back with the same burning intensity of the shining sun.

Some say that the best part of the relationship is the chase. It is the time where one would try their hardest to impress the one they’re interested in. This is the stage of infatuation; liking someone more than you really do. It is the stage of daily morning/goodnight texts, corny jokes, and late night phone calls. It is the stage of planning, making promises for the future that may or may not come true. It is the the stage of preparation. It is the stage of hope. It is the stage that would secure your place in someone’s life for the near future. Many people believe that this is the best part of the relationship due to the feeling of excitement plus the element of surprise. It’s fun learning about someone for it is like trying to figure out a an unsolved puzzle. The mystery is what pulls us in.

Being with someone you love is the best feeling in the world.

Knowing that you can completely let down your while having fun with someone who cares about you gives you the feeling of being on cloud nine. You feel lucky just by being in their presence. Your heart flutters in altering beats and the warmth you feel when they wrap their arms around you is phenomenal. The kisses, the laughs, the over exaggerated expressions, are all apart of the things that make you love them even more. The way they make you want to be even better than yourself. The way they make you feel safe, protected, yet carefree, is like eating ice scream on a hot summer day. I wish that I could be with the one I love everyday so I could give them the same happiness that they give me.

I want to be…

That person who you can tell all your deepest, darkest secrets to. That person who you’d call first whenever you’re in any kind of trouble. That person who you can trust with all your heart and that person who you hug and kisses daily, never wanting to let go. I want to be that person who you desperately want and need in your life. That person who you miss incessantly throughout your thoughts of the day. That person who you dream about every night and that who person you think of the first moment you wake up. I want to be that person whom you’d love to bring home to your family. That person who you brag about to your friends. That person who remains on the top of your brain constantly and that person who you plan to have your future with. I want to be that person who you’d happily can claim as “mine”.

Every girl out there wants to be treated like a princess. So they go out — searching far and wide — for the prince-like, well dressed guy who will be the perfect portrayal of their daydreams.

They all want a guy who open doors, who will sweep them off their feet and kiss them on their forehead. They all yearn for someone to chase them down in the rain and hold them when the weather gets cold. They all want someone who is romantic, sweet, understanding, kind. Yet they always end up with someone who’s immature, loud, disrespectful, and typically a jerk.

Where did they go wrong you ask?

They went wrong as soon as they fell in love with their eyes open. Just because someone “looks” like they could be your prince charming does not mean that they are truly the one for you. Girls, just like guys, often fall in love with their eyes wide open; meaning they love the outer appearance more than what’s truly inside.

Just because someone’s appearance is that of a “prince”, it does not mean that he will treat you like the way you want to be treated. Just because he’s tall does not mean he will open doors. Just because he have a great smile does not mean he will sweep you off your feet. Just because he dresses well does not mean he will kiss you on your forehead.

If you want to be treated like a princess — to fall in love with someone who will undoubtedly chase you down in the rain and hold you when you sleep — then listen to Andy Warhol and fall in love with your eyes closed. Look for someone who’s your prince inside and out. Don’t fall for the outer cover just because it’s appealing. Wait ‘til you discover those inner layers because as you’ve heard before, the most beautiful people can sometimes be the ugliest.

Speak up.

If you like someone, tell them. If you love someone, make sure they know of your feelings. If you messed up, apologize. If you have something to say, scream it on the top of your lungs so they will understand. By default, humans rarely ever say the things they want to. Most of the time (about 98%), the statement you hear will most likely be an “edited” version or one that will not accommodate any truth to it at all. The brain of a human is like a premium filter that stops the truth from coming out of a person’s mouth. Because we often do not speak up and tell people how we really feel, we loose so many amazing opportunities. We make mistakes by stupidly assuming the truth. And we often let good things pass by because we’re too afraid to actually speak up. So next time when you’re feeling conflicted in anyway, make sure to let everything go and let others know where exactly it is that you stand. 

Love is…

Kind. Patient. Beautiful. Spectacular. Incredible. Heart warming. Alluring. Faithful. Pleasing. Thrillful. Hope. Inspiring. Romantic. Adventurous. Overwhelming. Fantastic. Undefinable. It is waking up to the person you can’t live without and it is dreaming about someone who you’d rather die than not being able to live with. Love have the tendency to tear people apart yet it also have the power to bring people together. Love is beautiful in it’s natural element but if misused, remember that there is a thin line between love and hate. Love is a feeling, a connection, an attraction towards an object that you have a deep longing for. But if it is mistreated with disrespect, violence, lies, jealousy, and neglect, love can turn into pain, sadness, and dread. Love is a wondrous thing that transpire between two individuals. Remember to never take it for granted or give up once you know the feeling of love.