You know something I have come to the conclusion of? Love is DEAD! Yep, the classic vision of love has been killed by my generation and is being stabbed repeatedly by the following generations. No longer do people believe in the institution of love and the sacrifices that are involved. Instead, they want something that is packaged up, easy, and ready in ten minutes. The microwave generation of instant gratification has no idea what it means to put effort into anything, let alone a relationship.
What really kills me is how contradictory Hollywood is to what really happens in life. You get movies like "The Notebook" that preach about undying love that weathers time and challenge. However, who really puts that kind of effort into relationships these days? No one! That is the answer!! Yes, everyone has these grand illusions of what love is and they enter into a relationship with the promises of "no matter what I will love you" but they really don't mean that.
Why is it so hard to put those kind of emotions on the line? Why does it seem like the majority of my generation is so lazy that they will not risk in order to gain? No one has a problem risking their money in Las Vegas or the stock market. However, when it comes to their heart they would rather lose than risk anything. Of course, it could just come down to pure laziness as well! People who want these grand things but yet are not willing to put the effort into them. Everyone wants someone else to do the work for them and allow them to reap the benefits.
Yeah, sure, maybe today I am a bit jaded at how people treat the institution of love and relationships. However, I have not given up. I believe that when you find someone that you truly want to be with that you hold onto that and keep it close no matter what the rest of the world has to say about it, or what is popular at the time. Now, I am not saying that I sit there and cry over sappy love stories all night, but come on, things come and go, people should not!
Well said, here is a suggestion, How about listening to the older generations instead of disregarding what they have to say. I myself cannot offer much in the love department with my track record but others can and we have lived and lost so maybe we have something to offer to make it easier to cope.
ReplyDeleteSure, there is nothing wrong with listening to the older generation. That is something that mine has forgotten to do. Of course, like all older generations, you have to accept progress and differences in opinion. I think there is a definite balance that can be found and one that my generation should seek. After all, it seems that the hard work and determination of past generations is quickly fading in all areas including love!
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