To fall in love

I read a New Year's Resolution the other day where a woman decided that she wanted to fall in love this year, and my initial reaction involved anger.

While some of you think it's cute, I immediately decided it was unrealistic and stupid. I thought if it happens, I will be really happy for her and I'll considering making it my New Year's resolution some year. But of course I would keep track to see if she stays in love first... because I'm sure she would trick herself into love just for wanting it so badly.

Maybe I was cynical because I've never been in love, but then I took a look at the world today with all the divorce, the casual hook-ups, the heartaches, the money spent on dating services, the time. I asked myself, "Do I even want to be in love?"


Two Days Later...

Yeah... I do.

As I thought about the resolution, I realized whether she finds love or not she will most certainly benefit from the effort.

By setting a timeline, she is forcing herself to take risks. In one year, she will approach men when normally she might have waited for them to talk to her first. She may ask a guy out on a date. She might be the first to move in for the kiss. She will open herself up to an incredibly dangerous world, and as a result will have the biggest and possibly best ride of her life.

So I wish her the best. I hope she follows through with this resolution. I want her to find love.

One day, I want to find love.