TOO MUCH LOVE IS POISON

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"Too much love is poison, especially when that love is not returned" - Rick Riordan

I am a very emotional person. Whenever I experience any kind of emotion, it's always intense. I tend to immerse myself fully in situations I'm interested in. When I decide to do something, I dedicate almost all of my time to understanding it thoroughly and giving my all. That's just the way I am.

Now, imagine applying these traits to love. Think about how deeply I can love. When I'm serious about a relationship or truly love someone, I'm willing to give my all to make them happy, even if it means sacrificing everything I have. I believe that everyone deserves that kind of love – the kind where someone prioritizes you, is willing to go to great lengths to love and protect you. It may sound cliché when people say, "I will give my all for you," but when you're in a relationship filled with intense love, it comes naturally. If you don't feel the same way or at least understand it to some extent, then maybe your level of emotion or love for that person isn't as deep. I believe that true love knows no bounds. Love makes you bolder and stronger, and it can make you feel capable of doing anything. This is why people sometimes become blinded by love.

As Rick Riordan said, "Too much love is poison, especially when that love is not returned," and I couldn't agree more. Excessive love can become suffocating. People with so much love in their hearts often invest tremendous effort, care, and emotion, sometimes unconsciously expecting the same in return. When this energy isn't reciprocated, they end up feeling disappointed, and love loses its joy, becoming draining instead. They may question why they're doing what they do.

Furthermore, too much love can be poisonous because it can blind you. Love indeed blinds many of us, but being blinded by love can lead to negative consequences and poor decisions not only for ourselves but also for those around us. We might overlook the needs and feelings of people outside of our relationship, constantly justifying actions that cause us pain and suffering.

Most importantly, too much love can make us lose sight of ourselves as individuals, and this is something we must be aware of. It's essential to love ourselves before entering a relationship. Relationships require effort, and if you're not strong and mature enough, you might make the wrong choices. Love should help us grow both as individuals and partners, fostering maturity and resilience. Love is not just about rainbows and butterflies; it can be painful and challenging. Ensure you don't lose yourself by letting someone become the sole focus of your life.

Love can be both easy and difficult, but with the right balance, it can be a bright and joyful journey when we combine our experiences and learnings.