One more story about love

Once upon a time...

Love is a subject that we are never tired of. Maybe as a woman I think that because I really like conversations to have a cheesy and exciting touch from time to time. As much as I would like to tell you things as they are, I want you to come with me and dream for a while. Before I begin, I want to remind you that although I love addressing the women of the world, today I also speak to the knights hidden behind the towers and the brave men who have dared to fight for princesses. I’m going to tell you a story, although unfortunately I can’t ask you to close your eyes, I do ask you to read carefully. Imagine that you are going on a long and heavy trip, you need to train because you are going to have to climb a mountain and it will not be easy. You prepare your equipment and pack your backpack, what do you pack in that bag? When you remember that the trip will last more than half your life, you refuse to carry a lot of weight and decide to be more selective with your luggage. You are going to carry it on your back and that also makes it more complicated, so, what are you packing now? Time before embarking on the trip that will change your life, they give you the opportunity to bring a partner, unfortunately or luckily, you can only take one.

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On the other hand, all those possible companions, each one, will have to prepare their suitcase and the necessary equipment for the adventure. But things are not as simple as they seem, because the suitcase must have everything that is important to you. You and your partner will have to carry with family, likes and defects, ideology and dreams, friends and parties, faith and work. In short, everything you love will be carried and it depends on you whether that backpack is heavy or not. So what are you bringing to the trip? Are you sure you want to carry all that? Don’t worry, if you regret halfway through carrying something that turned out to be a problem, you can get rid of it, but it won’t be easy. The time has come to choose that partner. You are in a crowded place, full of options. It’s time to open your mind, talk and get to know a little about those people who interest you. But, for you to choose better, it is important that you know the following: The trip will not be easy and no matter how much training you have, there will be many challenges and complications. The partner you choose will be your accomplice throughout the adventure, so it is important that you are aware of everything that implies once you have made a decision. Remember that everyone carries luggage, some heavier and others simply carry almost nothing. Finally, I think it goes without saying that, to climb a mountain you need to help and let them help you. Who do you choose to lift when he, or her, falls down with a heavy luggage? Who do you trust to not let you fall?

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There’s a lot of options, I know, and most of them seem compelling… but don’t be fooled. You should choose only one. To understand that love is fully lived between equals, it is not necessary to tell yourself a frustrating and complicated story. But, is that the secret of happy couples? I’m sorry to tell you that today relationships cannot come to be fruitful if they are built on unbridled infatuation and passion. You cannot run to the top and expect the other to follow you with no difficulties. You cannot go up without a backpack, or rather it would not be ideal. Forget that if your partner needs help, you can refuse to carry his or her bag and take over. You had time to decide what to pack, to train and choose your tools, now carry it and fight to make the trip worthwhile. Now I go back to the beginning, because I believe that love goes beyond a conversation and butterflies in the stomach. Love is an incredible, exciting and passionate journey. Love is a challenge full of adrenaline and surprises. And although we can choose to go up the mountain alone and we do not really need someone else, I think it is more worthwhile to be accompanied.