Steem4nigeria Accelerator Contest Week 105: Things I Can't Do For Love

Love is one of the inmost passions a person can feel. To me, love isn’t just about the sweet words or romantic moments. It’s a complicated mix of emotions, behaviors, and trust that brings two people together. Love means being loyal, caring, and being there for someone, no matter the situation.

It’s about understanding each other, accepting flaws, and choosing each other over and over again. It’s not just about what you say but how you act and how much you’re willing to sacrifice without losing yourself in the process.

Yes, I’ve loved before. And honestly, it was a beautiful experience. Real love, to me, isn’t something that happens overnight. It’s something you team to build up over time—through comprehension, patience, and shared experiences. What made me love this person wasn’t just their appearance or what they gave me, but the good that we encouraged each other. We laughed, we cried, and we grew together. That’s the kind of love that stays with you, whether it lasts forever or not.

No matter how deep love is, there are specific things I will never do. First and most importantly, I will never go against my beliefs or disobey God because of love. My faith and my relationship with my Creator always come first. Same goes for my parents—no love will ever make me turn against them or disrespect them.

I also won’t compromise my values by doing something erroneous or harmful just to fulfill someone I love. If it means lying, hurting others, or losing myself, then it’s not the kind of love I want.

Love should always be expressed in a way that pleases everyone involved. We live in a world where people love openly, but sometimes recklessly . I believe the best way to show love is by means of honesty and respect. You can love someone intensely without disrespecting others or making anyone feel less important.

For example, being in a relationship doesn’t mean you should neglect or hurt friends and love ones. Love that causes pain to others is not healthy love. Be clear, be kind, and always think about how your actions affect the people around you.

Love is powerful. It can be formed and it can destroy, depending on how it’s treated. I’ve seen love bring people together in the best way, and I’ve also seen how it separates people when it's selfish or dishonest. That’s why I always say, love with your heart, but don’t forget to use your brain too. Love isn’t just about feelings—it’s also about obligation, sacrifice, and wisdom.

In conclusion, love is a perfect thing when it’s sincere and pure. It should lift you up, not break you down. It should bring tranquility, not confusion. And most of all, it should never make you compromise your values or hurt others. Whether you’re in love now or still expecting, always recall that the right kind of love will find you—and when it does, you’ll understand why the wrong ones never worked out.

I invite @josepha, @dwings and @kidi40