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Is Love a Lost Cause?

January 19, 2011
By ShelbyMarie93 PLATINUM, Lexington, Nebraska
ShelbyMarie93 PLATINUM, Lexington, Nebraska
35 articles 1 photo 62 comments

Favorite Quote:
"When Death to either shall come -- I pray it be first to me." ~Robert Bridges
or
"Life is not a jump; it's a headfirst dive."
or
"Within you I lose myself; without you I find myself wanting to be lost again."

╔══╗
╚╗╔╝
╔╝(¯`v´¯)
╚══`.¸.Isaac H.


When was the last time you were in love? Think really hard; I’m sure you can come up with someone that you have been in love with. Be careful, though, in your reminiscing: don’t be mislead. I didn’t say in lust, I didn’t say a crush, and I most indubitably did not say ridiculously infatuated with; I said in love.

The problem is, the word “love” has been tarnished and tainted by society’s overuse of it. I admit, I’m guilty of it, too, and this timeworn word can be heard in a plethora of different conversations: “I just loved that movie!” “I love your shirt!” “I looovvveee ice cream.” “Don’t you just LOVE Edward Cullen?” This lack of reverence for what is possibly one of the most pivotal words in society is utterly excruciating; it has become stale and uninspired.

I know this point has been expressed many times by others, and will most likely be conveyed again some time in the near future, but maybe that’s because it’s such an important point to get across. I’m not trying to lessen anyone’s feelings or extinguish the flames of true love, I’m just saying, maybe next time you find yourself in a relationship, you should think twice about whether you’re really in love with that person or not. Who knows; you could save yourself a few tears, or find your happy ending. After all, it is possible to be open-minded, without rushing into arrogance...



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on Mar. 24 2011 at 9:15 am
ShelbyMarie93 PLATINUM, Lexington, Nebraska
35 articles 1 photo 62 comments

Favorite Quote:
"When Death to either shall come -- I pray it be first to me." ~Robert Bridges
or
"Life is not a jump; it's a headfirst dive."
or
"Within you I lose myself; without you I find myself wanting to be lost again."

╔══╗
╚╗╔╝
╔╝(¯`v´¯)
╚══`.¸.Isaac H.

I thought I'd make it known...the last word, "arrogance," is supposed to be "ignorance." I don't know how that happened haha...oops. :)

on Feb. 15 2011 at 10:03 am
ShelbyMarie93 PLATINUM, Lexington, Nebraska
35 articles 1 photo 62 comments

Favorite Quote:
"When Death to either shall come -- I pray it be first to me." ~Robert Bridges
or
"Life is not a jump; it's a headfirst dive."
or
"Within you I lose myself; without you I find myself wanting to be lost again."

╔══╗
╚╗╔╝
╔╝(¯`v´¯)
╚══`.¸.Isaac H.

I KNOW you did, and that's why I know you gave it 5/5. so ;P yourself. Haha

on Feb. 15 2011 at 10:01 am
Haa, well remember you told me read it and I did. And I also, rated it! ;D

on Feb. 2 2011 at 1:20 pm
ShelbyMarie93 PLATINUM, Lexington, Nebraska
35 articles 1 photo 62 comments

Favorite Quote:
"When Death to either shall come -- I pray it be first to me." ~Robert Bridges
or
"Life is not a jump; it's a headfirst dive."
or
"Within you I lose myself; without you I find myself wanting to be lost again."

╔══╗
╚╗╔╝
╔╝(¯`v´¯)
╚══`.¸.Isaac H.

Thanks! :)

on Feb. 2 2011 at 10:39 am
ShelbyMarie93 PLATINUM, Lexington, Nebraska
35 articles 1 photo 62 comments

Favorite Quote:
"When Death to either shall come -- I pray it be first to me." ~Robert Bridges
or
"Life is not a jump; it's a headfirst dive."
or
"Within you I lose myself; without you I find myself wanting to be lost again."

╔══╗
╚╗╔╝
╔╝(¯`v´¯)
╚══`.¸.Isaac H.

Funny, funny girl. I sat right next to you while you read and rated this; you gave it a 5/5. :P

on Feb. 2 2011 at 9:57 am
i like your opinion article because you talk about the truth! :)

on Feb. 2 2011 at 9:43 am
ShelbyMarie93 PLATINUM, Lexington, Nebraska
35 articles 1 photo 62 comments

Favorite Quote:
"When Death to either shall come -- I pray it be first to me." ~Robert Bridges
or
"Life is not a jump; it's a headfirst dive."
or
"Within you I lose myself; without you I find myself wanting to be lost again."

╔══╗
╚╗╔╝
╔╝(¯`v´¯)
╚══`.¸.Isaac H.

Thanks so much BillyBobo1234567890!

on Feb. 2 2011 at 9:41 am
Hey!(: Shelb! This is a great opinion! This just made me think a little if I'm at the age to think that I am "in love." Anyways.. Great Job and keep on writing! :D