The most basic and somehow forgettable thing is this: Love is not pain. Love is goodness. And real love--it's less shiny than solid and simple.

Deb Caletti
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Love is not pain. Love is goodness. And real love - it's less shiny than solid and simple. This quote has helped me to realize that love is not always bright and shiny - sometimes someone doesn’t want to give their heart away, or they are afraid of being hurt. You have to work hard to be in a relationship where you feel secure, where you know you are loved by the other person.

If this isn’t the case, it can be so difficult to stay in the relationship. It’s okay to be unsure about whether or not love is present, but you have to take that first step forward and keep trying.

Source: The Secret Life Of Prince Charming

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