It is so easy
to get confused
to blur the lines
to use sex
in place of love
to fill a void
to feel good
about
myself
But it usually
doesn’t work out
that way
So, I will look for the fine line
that separates love and sex
I see that sex can be part of love
but they are not the same
and I will know the difference
I am valuable
for more than
my body
for more than
how I make you feel
and I am complete
as I am.
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Getting caught up in the “romance” around us?
Here’s to keeping some healthy perspective!
I will not let unrealistic expectations cloud my view of life.
I am loved. I am valuable. I am complete.
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Sometimes
I think I know what love is
Am I swept off my feet?
Is there magic in the air?
Butterflies in my belly?
Chemistry when we kiss?
But that spark is not love
when accompanied by disrespect
True Love always protects
True Love always enables trust
True Love always
cherishes, holds, supports, accepts
and I will settle for nothing less
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i see all my flaws
i see all my “shoulds”
i see all my mistakes
but i don’t see me
today
I want to have eyes that are opened
to see me
and love me
just as I am
knowing I have
talents
skills
humor
love
I am worthy of love
especially from me
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In the classic movie – Love Story
one of the worst lines ever uttered
and proclaimed to be romantic:
~ Love means never having to say you’re sorry ~
excuse me, huh?
in what world
is that ok?
If you love me
and you hurt me
You need to be sorry
You need to mean it
That’s what love is
Care for me
Respect me
and my feelings
Think before you
speak
And definitely,
most assuredly, most respectfully, most humbly, most lovingly
say when you are sorry.
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yes i have flaws
yes i have issues
yes i have hurts
yes i have needs
yes i have wants
AND
all of it makes me loveable
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Thank you Lord for loving me
In a way that no human could do
You are perfect
Your love is perfect
I can’t comprehend how glorious you are
I scratch the surface of you
I can’t comprehend how lucky I am
and have you in my life
to know you
to be loved by you
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oh, ha ha ha ha
you are a jerk
I must hate you now
oh, ha ha ha ha
I am so naive
and I seem so strong
oh, ha ha ha ha
you act a fool
and I’m suddenly weak
oh, ha ha ha ha
I forgive your silly ways
how did I think you were a jerk?
ooh, la la
we are suddenly in love
and the world is perfect.
Relationships take real work, not an easy-bake oven.
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Love is patient
Love is kind
Love is hopeful
Do I love myself?
Am I patient when I make mistakes?
Am I kind when I don’t meet my expectations?
Am I hopeful about all I will achieve?
Why does it seem easier to do this for someone else than myself?
Is it easier to love others than ourselves?
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You cannot have me at hello.
I have more value
I deserve more respect
I respect myself
far too much
To allow your cute face and sweet talk
to make me forget my worth.
You cannot have me at hello.
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Know My Worth 