Some Say Love...

Some qualities and characteristics of love that i seek in dating and committed relationships is trust, honesty and friendship. I believe that every relationship should form from a friendship so that there is a base. In being friends first you really get to know the person as who they truly are, rather than a crush who's doing everything nice and doing everything possible to impress you. When their is a friendship there, developing into a relationship is easier because you already know each other, your good and bad, and so much more. I also think trust and honesty are very important qualities to have in a serious relationship because without them, the relationship wouldn't be a clear nor stable one. Feelings and attitudes towards love are expressed in various ways in the media. In music especially, love themes and songs dedicated to people are more common in a positive aspect of love. In the following songs, I see important qualities and characteristics that I seek in a committed relationship. 

Wanted by Hunter Hayes- 

I wanna make you feel wanted; 

I wanna call you mine; 

Wanna hold your hand forever; 

And never let you forget it

Cry With You by Hunter Hayes- 

You're not alone

I'll listen 'till your tears give out
You're safe and sound, I swear that I won't let you down
What's hurting you I, I feel it too
I mean it when I say
When you cry, I cry with you, with you

When you Got a Good Thing by Lady Antebellum 

Oh I can't believe I finally found you baby 
Happy ever after, after all this time 
Oh there's gonna be some ups and downs 
but with you to wrap my arms around 
I'm fine 

Not a day goes by by Lonestar

Not a day goes by 
That I don't think of you 
After all this time 
You're still with me it's true 

Until You by Dave Barnes

I need you now and foreverTo stay right here with meDon't ever leave

After reading the article, it shook my opinions about the term "soul mate." I feel that that is a term that is overused just like saying I love you. But at the same time, I disagree with the article because I believe that there is someone out there for everyone. Whether it comes sooner than later, that person is out there and they are each others soul mates. It is a way of calling your lover your other half, and your everything. Not literally are they your everything because of course you have family, friends and many other things, but they are what fulfills your heart and makes you happy.