What’s love to a pimp?
I think love is weird. I think love has always been sort of weird.
It’s always been corny and cheesy, off putting and odd to many. I guess that’s because it’s such a tender emotion, it makes you a little vulnerable, a little more open to being yourself. Whatever, that’s not the point I’m trying to make here.
I’ve noticed that love is different in my generation. Mostly due to social media, we have stuff like online dating. computer love is REAL! just like the SONG! But anyway, it’s crazy how people’s perception of relationships change so FAST! I remember talking to my ex-partner about romance and relationships. he said that he believes love “doesn’t exist anymore” in our generation. He rationalized this by saying our generation doesn’t know what love is, how we don’t know what “real love” is. We take love for granted, each and every relationship granted. Which is funny, considering I’d say he didn’t know what love is either… not really. I mean… you can’t BURN BRIDGES all the time and expect to maintain HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS!
Regardless, I replied that you shouldn’t over-generalize a whole generation… since you have people in my age who are in happy relationships! I am in a happy relationship! I think there’s someone for everyone, platonic or romantic. Love exists, love is everywhere. love is in our head to our toes, the trees and the birds, the sun, the moon, and the stars. And as cheesy as that may seem… it’s true! Love is all around us! Just think about the things you love to do, your interests and hobbies, your friends and family… those are things we love. I feel like we focus too heavily on romantic relationships. Platonic affection exists too! And it’s equally as important and special as romantic affection and relationships! Life isn’t about being in a romantic relationship, and I think that’s deceived a lot of people, especially those who are younger.
I guess we can blame social media, along with movies and shows for making people believe only romantic love leads to true happiness. Don’t get me wrong, I think romantic love is just as important as platonic love. They are both needed, and I think one can’t exist without the other. But it makes people believe their happiness and worth is only based on their relationships. Which isn’t true!
Like… what if the relationship doesn’t last? What if you end up codependent on someone constantly and always? I mean. It’s kind of a stretch but it does happen.
Something else I’ve thought about is “speed dating”. You’ve probably seen it via the “pop the balloon” videos online, where one person goes through and “dates” multiple people at once. Really, I consider it socially accepted nitpicking. I mean, dating shows aren’t new. They’re old, like, really old. Something something “there’s nothing new under the sun”… I know these shows are all for entertainment, but every time I see an episode or a clip, someone is degrading someone. You’d think speed dating is trying to know the most about someone in a short about of time to see if you’re compatible but judging someone based off their SHOES is INSANE!
Whatever. Rant over. To all the ladypimps, players, and those who consider themselves the best of the best, WHAT is love to YOU?