Do you see funny pictures on a phone or a computer? Some pictures have words on them. We call these memes. There are a lot of romantic love memes on the internet. These pictures show people hugging or kissing. The words say things like, “Love is crazy!” or “Love should make you cry!”
But guess what? Those romantic love memes are just jokes. They are not true. Real love is not wild. Real love should not make you feel sad or scared.
The Wrong Kind of Love
I used to look at romantic love memes. I thought love was supposed to be a hard game. I liked friends who played games with me.
One day, they would be very nice. The next day, they would not talk to me at all. I felt so confused. I felt like I was not real.
I thought, “Maybe this is what love is!” But I was wrong. Playing guessing games is not fun. It just makes you very tired.
When someone really likes you, it is easy. You do not have to be a detective. You do not have to guess how they feel.
Here are three easy ways to know if someone really likes you.
1. They Do What They Say
This is the most important rule! When a person likes you, they do what they say they will do.
- If they say, “I will call you,” they call you.
- If they say, “I will come to your house at three o’clock,” they are at your house at three o’clock.
- If they say, “Let’s play tomorrow,” they really play with you tomorrow.
They do not lie. They keep their promises.
Anyone can be nice for one day. But a good friend keeps their promise every single day. Do not listen to their words if they do not do the work. Watch what they do. Doing is better than talking.
2. They Make Time For You
Everyone is busy! You are busy with school. Grown-ups are busy with work. People have to clean their rooms. People have to eat dinner. We all have a lot to do.
But here is a big secret: People make time for what they love.
If someone really likes you, they will find time for you. They might be busy, but they will still try.
- They might call you for two minutes when they eat lunch.
- They might send you a nice text.
- They might stop playing a video game to talk to you.
If a person always says, “I am too busy,” they do not really want to play. You are important. You should be with someone who has time for you.
3. They Make You Feel Safe
Look at those romantic love memes again. Sometimes they show people yelling. Sometimes they show people being mean. That is very bad.
A good friend makes you feel safe. They do not make you feel scared.
- They do not play mean tricks on you.
- They do not ignore you to make you sad.
- They do not yell at you.
When you are with them, you can just be yourself. You can smile. You can laugh. You do not have to walk on eggshells. Eggshells are easy to break, and you should not feel like you might break, either! A good person takes care of your heart.
Choose the Real Thing
It is fun to look at romantic love memes on the internet. But do not use them as a map for your real life. Real love is not a hard puzzle. It is not a scary game. It is not confusing.
You are very special. You deserve a friend who keeps their word. You deserve a friend who makes time for you. You deserve a friend who makes you feel happy and safe. Do not look for crazy love. Look for good love. It is so much better!
