Love is inconsistent. It’s a marathon or a game of tug-of-war. You’re either trying your damnedest to catch up, or you’re looking back, waiting for your partner to. Every once in a while, when you do catch up to each other, the passion overflows. Eventually though, the balance tips one way or the other and the wait begins again. It slowly teeter-totters back and forth, giving each person the chance to pursue the other with moments of renewing passion in between. How amazing is that?! Most people in committed relationships don’t even realize how lucky they are to be running this love-marathon. All they can (very humanly) see is the frustration they feel when they’re either the pursuer while the other is distant, or they’re being pursued when not really desiring it. But this is necessary! If there was constant passion, it would be impossible to appreciate it. Am I right?

I’ve seen too many relationships fail, simply because they expected the passion to be constant. I say, embrace the inconsistency! The distance gives us time to reflect on ourselves and grow strong as individuals. Just let the natural pattern happen cause I’m convinced it happens for a reason.

I secretly love the wait. I love good things in small doses. At the moment, I’m not involved in a committed relationship, but I hope to be someday. I look forward to the opportunity to pursue and be pursued on a regular basis.