everything you need to know about love you knew when you were 5.
You’ve probably all heard those sweet little quotes by kids waxing poetic on love. They tend to circulate this time of year. Part of me thinks they are hopelessly sappy, and part of me thinks they absolutely (and adorably) ring true. Either way, here’s a reminder that everything there is to know about love, you learned before the age of 10.
“Love is what makes you smile when you are tired.” - Boy, age 5
“When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down, and little stars come out of your eyes.” Girl, age 7
“Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other really well.” -Girl, age 8
“You can love anybody, but when you really love someone, that means that you love that person just the way they are.” -Girl, age 10
and my favorite:
“When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.” -Boy, age 6
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