Love is...

A picture I took of a tree in Tivoli, Copenhagen that reminds me of love


I was reading an article in The Guardian today about songs that remind you of your first love. It made me think of my first love, the realisation I came to that first doesn't mean last and the love that you see and feel every day.

Yesterday my friend, Bo's, boyfriend returned from his first tour of Afghan. They are now spending an idyllic few days together and after being with her through his departure, his absence and his imminent return I was caught up in the excitement and anticipation of his arrival home which inspired me to jot down what love is to me.

Love is....

Not only appreciating someone, but appreciating the person they make you

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A fry up and the paper in bed on a Sunday morning

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The open prospect of the future

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The compromise between being who you are and also fitting together

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Learning someone and delighting in discovering new things about them, no matter how small

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Being brave
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Having someone who will open the door when you slam it shut
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Being proud of someone else's achievements
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Daring to be stupidly romantic
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A risk that makes you feel safe

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The best freebie in the world
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Complete