It isn't too late

*ATTENTION*

If you're reading this now, it's very possible that you are a quiet introvert like me. You have to know that it's not a bad thing to be introverted. It's just difficult in certain situations. One of these such situations is love. I only hope it is not too late for you.

If you're in love with someone, show it. I know, I know. You're probably either thinking, "well duh!," or, "it's not that simple!" To all of you "well duh"-ers out there: I'm glad you feel that way, but I would like to point out that you may think that you show them you love them but if you really think back to times you've spent with them you may just see that a lot of those things that you do to show your love don't actually translate as big, romantic love proclamations like you think they do. Your gawky little smile you save just for them could seem like just a simple, easy smile you'd give to anyone and your wanting to always hold their hand could just seem like a rerun of any other couple you see walking the sidewalks.

And now, to all of you people who are thinking, "how in the hell are there people who would say well duh to this?! It's not that easy to show someone you love them!" I completely understand. It's not a simple thing to do when you're constantly afraid of being judged. But a thing I recently learned is that it's better to make a fool of yourself and let your crazy love shine through than it is to just hope that the way you look at them will convey your feelings. Because I lost him. I didn't show him I loved him. I just sorta hoped that my little indirect actions would make him see how much I loved him but it didn't work. He never seemed to believe my love. He thought I was boring.

Don't lose the person you love because you're afraid of being judged or scaring them away. Take the initiative. While you're walking someplace with them, take them by the hand and drag them to a park bench or into an alley or under a tree and then kiss them and tell them you love them and make sure they know right then that you love them. And I'm not saying that's easy. Believe me, I know how hard that can be. But it's so much better to take this risk than to take the risk at losing them. Please, don't make the same mistake I did.