2008 Woodie Awards
Love can be very costly
Cameron Ross
Issue date: 11/18/05 Section: Opinion
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Oftentimes, people don't think before they make an attempt to show their affection. This irresponsible behavior can occasionally lead to problems, occasionally.
"Things can be difficult sometimes," said See Vang, who got married at the age of 15.
Choosing marriage at such a young age shows the eagerness to share many experiences of life with someone.
"I'm glad I got married," added Vang.
People choose love with blatant disregard for reality, because the feelings are so powerful they trigger inspiration to live for the moment. Innocent victims of passion are overtaken with the ecstasy of romance.
It is common to find couples moving in together when they are not even married, just so they can be with each other constantly. Moving in may be to lighten the financial burden people suffer from in some instances, but for the most part, it is purely for desire.
There are some people who can only communicate on the phone or through a computer for long periods of time. Then there are other couples who live in different cities and have to travel just to spend time together.
"It's a long, rough drive but in the end it's definitely worth it," said Constanza Estay, 20, who must travel one hour in order to see her boyfriend.
Living for someone can sometimes derail a person's agenda. However, if the fulfillment of sharing happiness with a significant other is justification, then a person will not consider himself at fault.
Love is blind for the sake that the incredibly strong feelings can control people's actions, resulting in reckless judgment. People make great efforts for each other's company even though there is no guarantee it will last forever.
Very few feelings have the potential capabilities of love. In fact, much of the bizarre, maniacal, touching, and startling behavior is derived directly from the heart.