Editorial

I have been getting an increasing number of emails stating they are giving up on ever finding love because either they've had bad luck or can't seem to find the person they feel is out there.

My usual questions to them are as follows:
1) Why are you looking so hard?
2) How many people have your turned away?

When someone says they are looking "SO hard" for love, I equate it to waltzing in the middle of I94 during rush hour. It's a scary thing putting yourself out there. You probably won't even make it out without being hurt..badly. The same thing is true with love. On the interstate, if you see them and they see you, the cars will swerve to avoid you, but eventually you'll get hit when you least expect it. The same goes for love. If people see the desperation in wanting love, they'll steer clear, but if you just live your life, you'll find love when it hits you.

As I visit different places in this city, I see love everywhere. Sometimes it's between two people that appear to be polar opposites. They're what I call the WTF couple-the couple that people look and think "WTF? Why are they together?" It doesn't matter why. They are so in love that the world seems to spin around them. If you don't give someone a chance to get to know you, YOU are denying yourself a chance at a meaningful connection.

In every street, every building, every shadow, and every heart there is love. Love comes in every shape and size, every race and every culture. Open your eyes and realize that there are thousands of people, maybe even millions that deserve your love..and that may give you love in return. Get out there and waltz.


(P.s. Don't waltz in I94 for real. That's just crazy)