"Beyond the Fairytale"

When we first fall in love with someone, it often feels like a fairytale. We are drawn to their charm, their smile, and their presence. It is a time of excitement and joy, of getting to know each other and exploring the depths of a new relationship. Everything seems perfect, as if nothing could ever go wrong.

But as time goes on, the initial excitement fades and the cracks begin to show. We start to see the flaws and imperfections of our partner, the scars from their past, the insecurities they carry, and the pain they may be hiding. Their mood swings and traumas come to light, and suddenly, the picture-perfect image we had of them starts to shatter.

It is in these moments that true love is truly tested. It is easy to love someone when everything is perfect, but it takes a special kind of love to see someone's flaws and imperfections and still choose to love them unconditionally. This is the love of understanding, the love that goes beyond the surface and embraces the real person underneath.

This kind of love is not based on expectations or conditions. It is based on acceptance and empathy, on being there for someone despite their flaws and scars. It is the kind of love that lasts a lifetime, because it is built on a foundation of honesty and vulnerability.

To truly love someone means to love them twice – once for the person they show to the world, and once for the person they are deep inside. It means accepting their past, their struggles, and their pain, and choosing to stand by them through it all.

So, if you find yourself in a relationship where the initial spark has faded and the flaws have started to show, remember that this is where true love begins. It is in these moments of vulnerability and imperfection that we have the opportunity to show our partner that we truly love them for who they are, scars and all. And it is in these moments that our love has the power to truly last a lifetime.

Ruby Sterling - Scripted Dreams