What is love?

Love is one of those things that is hard to define, like the meaning of life, there is no simple way to describe it. So the description takes many forms, sometimes in art, sometimes in music and even sometimes in form of harsh words as a parent tries to protect his offspring from the youthful stupidity of "learning the hard way". So, I will try to describe it to you in my own way. Of course, for me, since I lack that innate ability of artistic expression that is so often associated with effective emotional communication on the topic, I must then take the boring approach of defining it and giving examples of it. Through my trials and tribulations, I have observed that for love to sustain, there are certain things that have to exist. These are Trust, Friendship and Respect. I have also noted that the web that holds these things together is a solid base of consistent Communication. This is what is needed to find a partner that is compatible with you for the long run. It is much beyond the simple visual that you have of walking down the trail with her under your arm and feeling proud that other guys are checking her out. Showing off her curves, being proud of her size the way she looks. Because, you will have some bad times with her, and she'll need to stand by your side when you do. Picturing yourself growing old together is nice, but not a requirement. Yes, I've experimented over the last few years, I tried the alternative types, bigger ones, the sleeker ones, but as I drift in search of the meaning of each relationship, I somehow lost sight of the fundamentals of any relationship. Trust: This has been lacking, that solid feeling off the bottom, that positive feeling when you take a cutback off the whitewater, the ability to release her tail and show it to the guys out the back, yet not be jealous if they want to ride her. Then there is Friendship: Those days when it is windy and there is nobody else around, you have to have that connection to just have fun with her no matter what the conditions are. To enjoy each others presence, to be able to reach down and feel her rail and know that she is meant for you. Respect: She stands on her own merit, she makes you proud. Communication: Transferring your desire through your feet, giving each other positive feedback. What does this equal? You see I have found love again, she is shorter by an inch, a little skinner, but just a tad thicker, she has traditional values as I'm done experimenting with the alternative types and yes, we have a connection. Yes, I love my new Rusty Redline.

What is love, baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more...