{"id":1215723,"date":"2022-10-03T21:53:31","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T21:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/10\/03\/why-love-is-messy-but-beautiful-at-the-same-time\/"},"modified":"2022-10-03T21:53:31","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T21:53:31","slug":"why-love-is-messy-but-beautiful-at-the-same-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/10\/03\/why-love-is-messy-but-beautiful-at-the-same-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Why love is messy but beautiful at the same time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"92\">\n<p>Life is not a fairy tale. It is the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<p>When we\u2019re in love, we might find that sometimes the messiest pieces of ourselves become unrattled. Often, we feel we need to hide this, keeping a neat facade.<\/p>\n<p>But we are here to tell you that you don\u2019t need to do this \u2014 it\u2019s okay for love to be.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"oOnl76UqUcw\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Are All Relationships Messy? | Carol Bruess | TEDxMinneapolisSalon\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oOnl76UqUcw?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Letting Your Guard Down<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When we\u2019re in love with someone, we want them to know all of the parts of ourselves. In fact, many people feel that the landmark moment of\u00a0knowing they have found \u201cthe one\u201d\u00a0is when they\u2019ve let their true colors and emotions show.<\/p>\n<p>This can be unsettling and refreshing at the same time. A partnership is based on mutual support and the ability to rely on someone for anything that has happened or might happen in the future. So lean on your partner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>True Colors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When we first start seeing someone, we may keep our opinions and certain viewpoints to ourselves. As a romantic relationship develops, we may feel more comfortable with sharing these things.<\/p>\n<p>A healthy relationship can exist amongst individuals even if their opinions differ. Arguments are not necessarily a bad thing; they can actually give you a deeper glance into one another.<\/p>\n<p>So take each moment as it comes, decompresses, and then come back to discuss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Messy, Literally<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Love is not picture-perfect. For example, it could look like farting during an intimate moment, falling in front of one another, or blubbering during your favourite cry movie. <\/p>\n<p>A loving relationship will take these moments in stride without creating further embarrassment.<\/p>\n<p>Simply laugh it off and move on. Chances are you both won\u2019t remember it tomorrow, and if you do, it\u2019ll hopefully be a light-hearted replay.<\/p>\n<p> Another fun way couples can get messy is to try a new craft or recipe.<\/p>\n<p>If this leads to a miniature food fight or getting paint all over yourselves, the\u00a0laughs will make it worth the mess.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore (Literally and Figuratively)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Life is all about adventure. With that being said, exploring new things with your lover can be fun but also nerve-wracking. So try some new food, go on a unique adventure, travel, or uncover your deepest fantasies.<\/p>\n<p>Showing this vulnerable side of ourselves can definitely feel messy but is sure to bring the two of you closer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Create Balance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When we first grow close to someone, we naturally want to spend all of our time with them. Still, it\u2018s important to remember that we need time for ourselves as well.<\/p>\n<p>Whether that\u2019s hanging out with friends, going to our favourite fitness class, or finding some solo reading time, there is no harm in finding the balance between personal time and time with your partner.<\/p>\n<p>Life can be complicated enough\u00a0on its own. When you add love to the mix, things can get even more complex.<\/p>\n<p> Love is messy, but the beauty is finding those special moments that carry enough joy to oversee all of the other slop.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"pIFWP9ZL7OQ\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Make Room For Suggestions From NDC - Prof Gyampo To EC - Badwam Mpensenpensemu on Adom TV (3-10-22)\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pIFWP9ZL7OQ?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life is not a fairy tale. It is the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between. When we\u2019re in love, we might find that sometimes the messiest pieces of ourselves become unrattled. Often, we feel we need to hide this, keeping a neat facade. 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