I found this yesterday and realized that Bob Marley put into words a few of my beliefs. I think if girls could really understand what he is saying, then love wouldn't be so hard or the expectations so unattainable. This life isn't meant to be a fairy tale. Being swept off your feet doesn't mean someone coming along and taking your breath away with beautiful words and a bouquet of flowers. A magical evening of dancing and romance aren't needed for love to blossom--not even love!--just a beautiful relationship moving in that direction!
Let's pick this apart a little bit. I haven't done this for awhile--school has been out since May :) You're not perfect enough to be the center of his world so much that he is constantly thinking of you. Hopefully by the time you were 12 you figured out that the world doesn't revolve around you. That doesn't change when you find a partner in crime; a better half. His world includes a job, friends, hobbies, family, you, and other things. Hopefully your life includes similar broad categories to occupy your time. If he is all you can think about and your world revolves around him--you better check yourself.
You aren't there to change him. You aren't there to pick him apart and analyze him. You are there to accept who he is. He gave you a piece of himself knowing full well you could hurt him but he let himself be vulnerable anyways. You did the same. Respect that. I repeat, respect that. Because that is not something you take lightly or just play around with. You trust that through thick and thin. As you get to know him more, you will know what to expect from him. If you expect more you will only be let down. And really, you're letting yourself down because you let your fantasies get the better of you. Just chill out and be happy.
If love is there, you better hang on and love hard, as Mr. Marley says. He'll never be perfect and neither will you--but the two of you can conquer the world together if you are perfect for each other.
over and out
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