Love Explained by Disney

What does the princess do while she is waiting for true to come galloping across the field? What if the prince is horribly disfigured and she awakes to a man who believes his religion entitles him to six wives? They get married have three kids, living in a castle of their own but the prince is really gay?

Today’s society is leaning on a made up fairytale that love exists in the beautiful, the patient, and the damsel in distress. I want to hear the real story. The prince decides not to be a hero and picks up a job that teaches him how to work with the handicapped community. The princess climbed out of her own tower and went to school to learn a trade that rebuilt the sanctuary for mythical creatures. They do eventually meet but its in a coffee shop and they spend the afternoon talking about making the world a better place. They date once a week and don’t propose. The sex is fantastic and exciting which leads to using birth control because both parties realize they aren’t ready for children. The date for a couple of years learning about each others quirks then decide that marriage isn’t right for them. They only have sex and saving the world in common. They break up amicably and stay friends. Real friends, not the occasional I am drunk please take me home and have your way with me, friends.

The truth is simple, not all people are ready for love. Half of the population quote some version of true love. The third of the population burnt by love is cynical and remain single for a long period of time. Placing the ideal relationship above your own personal belief system gets you into trouble. We as a people put sex, love, and money as our higher power, our God. The thought that another human being will fill the empty void that exists within your soul is preposterous. Personally vouching that people will let you down when the expectations placed upon them are unrealistic.

The answer to the love riddle is simple. Let go. Choose to surrender to the higher power you understand. Find the purpose that is intended for your life. When love comes knocking at your door and the thought runs through your head; “I am not ready for this.”

Listen.

The intuition which is overlooked by many will guide you through your life. The fairytale has to be smashed. Choose yourself, go out and learn a new skill, do something fun. Stare in the mirror and tell yourself , “I love you. You are a beautiful, intelligent, motivated, lovable woman.” Really get to know the real you.

The reality is that most relationships will fail do to unrealistic expectations placed on the other person or the idea of real love. Finding the freedom to be alone, learning the real you, and becoming a better person will attract another person that is doing the same. Choose yourself because if in the end you chose to honor who you are then the world ends up changing.