what should love feel like?

love is not all sunshine and rainbows. it's coming back from a long day and knowing you're not alone. you don't have to eat your meals cold and alone. it's having someone to talk to before you sleep about anything and everything. love isn't butterflies in your tummy but a calm wave washing over you when you see them. it's peace like you have never known. 

for me, love is us vs the world. we fight against all odds to keep our peace and happiness. it's cuddling for a few minutes before starting our day together. it's the kisses and hugs before the sufferings of a job take over. it's the inside jokes that you make over the years. it's knowing that it is a team effort that will take us further for longer. 

sometimes, love is not all goody goods. it can be tiring, stressful, doubtful and forgiveness. your significant other is not you. they can't think like you or act like you because they just simply are not you. mistakes will be made and tears will flow but compassion takes over.

i believe that no matter how angry you are at each other, sleep on the same bed with each other every night. whether you are not facing each other or using separate blankets, just do it. when you fight, hold hands and argue. if you get tired of fighting, hug the other person. 

be understanding and mindful of one another. words thrown and actions acted upon cannot be retrieved. it can be forgiven but never forgotten.

so what should love feel like? everything. it should feel like a whirlpool of emotions as the years go by.