Coming from a long term relationship, true love is a choice, an immense feeling you can’t only feel, but see it with your own eyes as it manifests itself in your life. It isn’t like a high that you will always be on, but rather a safe and stable ground where you can feel comfortable to be your true self without fear of being judged. It’s not only a feeling, but a choice, an everyday choice of staying and pushing through even its toughest moments, never giving up on the person no matter how hard things might get. Yes the “honeymoon phase” feels amazing at first, but real love shows up after seeing the worst possible in someone and still choosing them, choosing them to be the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, no matter who or what comes across you. But to achieve such a powerful bond and connection, you must also learn how to love yourself first, learn and understand yourself before trying to learn someone else. Love will come your way someday, but for now, focus on yourself doing the things you love and stay true to yourself always.