Love is messy and sometimes it is downright ugly, but if we accept and appreciate the flaws then we can see through to the true beauty of the other.
It is not wrapped in some perfect box; it is real, exciting and painful. We walk on this path of life and hopefully we learn to love each other more as we grow.
If I am blessed to meet that special person, I hope this time to focus on the goodness rather than the expectations of my own selfish intentions.