So, I have to ask...

How many of us really believe in "Love at first sight"? Is this a concept which only exists in movies and fairy tales? What is chivalry? Better yet, what is Love? I'm sure there have been many, many... many, debates on the answer to that particular question. "What is Love?" Is Love a feeling, an action, a reaction? Does anyone really know what Love is? I, myself, haven't the faintest clue anymore. I've grown up going through what you might call phases of Love. Maybe even versions of what I "thought" might have been Love. Yet, I have no true understanding of the concept/feeling/action... etc. Again, I dare to ask, does anyone? Really?

I don't think there is just ONE version of Love. I think Love can only be measured within one's self. Perhaps, within one's very soul. There are so many arguments. Why does Love have to be politically correct, or religiously governed, or a mixture of both? Why can't Love be... well, LOVE?

Okay, let's get back to my original topic: Does anyone truly believe in "Love at first sight"?

Speaking for myself here, I would have to say I do not believe in such a thing. Usually, I feel like I'm walking around in the dark with sunglasses on when it comes to feelings and connections. I've made some rather interesting choices in my lifetime when choosing a potential partner. I'd like to say I have no regrets, but I would probably be lying. I'm sure most of us feel that way, especially when you do find "THE ONE." Assuming, "THE ONE" does exist... Maybe we'll touch on that later. I personally don't understand how you could ever really know who you are meant to be with. I do believe everything happens for a reason and there are signs pointing you in the direction of the path towards your future. If I didn't believe in that, I would probably be sulking and dwelling on my past, letting those regrets eat me alive. However; I have tried to stay positive and keep myself moving forward. What else can you do?

Next question: What is chivalry? Does chivalry still exist?

Again, speaking from my own interpretations of these topics, I think chivalry is really dead. In a world where women are free, successful, driven, and independent, I think chivalry died in the 1900s. More specifically, the EARLY 1900s. In fact, when did chivalry really even exist? My idea of chivalry is a man taking care of his woman. A man who is polite, who opens doors for her, who pays for dinners, takes her out in public places to show everyone she is his, a gentleman. A gentleman who would make sure all her needs are met and a man who isn't afraid to be romantic. I think romance is the R in chivalry. This brings up another question, for me. Are there any romantics out there anymore?

I feel like every guy I have ever met has this unspoken, unwritten, unbelievable fear, it seems, to be romantic. Since when does romance carry a feminine connotation? Maybe, that's what happened when chivalry died. Romance died with it.

Is it so much to ask for a gentleman, or maybe Prince Charming? Even just a regular, real version, just a version, of a gentleman would be nice. He doesn't have to be perfect. He doesn't have to be a story book prince, just someone who will attempt to sweep me off my feet. I mean, it's the thought that counts, right?

Here's the big question: What is Love?

I do not have a definitive answer. I thought I knew. As many songs and stories have been written about what others have interpreted Love to be, I don't think there is one, true, definite answer of what Love really is. I think if it feels right, then you should go with it. If it doesn't, why settle? There's no reason to be unhappy for the rest of your life. There's no rush to start a family or get married, or even have sex, until you feel it's right. Everyone's "right" feeling is different. It's just a matter of finding a person whose "right" feeling is in line with yours... Simple, yet so complicated, but Love doesn't have to be.

"All I got to do is to, to love you. All I got to be is, be happy." - George Harrison

It's amazing how I went from every day blogging with this journal for almost five years and now I'm lucky to put in an entry every few months.

I guess I have nothing to write about.