It's All About Love Today
and you!
Hey, hey, it’s Wednesday! You’re halfway through the week, and it’s time to refuel your energy! We’re delivering all the good stuff today—news, tips, and stories to get you over that midweek hump. Grab your favorite drink, sit back, and enjoy today’s edition.
But before we begin, here’s a small task for you:
📌 Create a 3-song playlist that represents your mood today
Music has a powerful impact on our mood. Curating a playlist can lift your spirits or help you process emotions, making your day feel more vibrant. Moreover, it encourages you to think about how you’re feeling and why, fostering a deeper connection with your emotions.
This task also taps into your creative side, allowing you to express yourself through music and discover new songs or revisit old favorites.
Now let’s get started…
When will you find ‘The One?’
Let’s chat about love—because, honestly, it’s one of those things that can be super confusing, right? If you’re someone who’s only experienced love at first sight, you might think it’s all about fairytale magic. But guess what? Love is way more complex than that! It’s like ice cream; there are so many flavors to explore.
You might have heard of the “Three Loves Theory.” The idea is that most of us fall in love three times in our lives, and each love teaches us something totally different about what we want and need in a relationship. So, let’s break it down!
Love One
First up is what I like to call Fairytale Love. You know the feeling—you meet someone, and it’s like fireworks are going off! Everything seems perfect, and you’re thinking, “This is it!” But here’s the catch: this love is often more about the thrill of attraction than a deep connection.
This kind of love comes from the reptilian part of our brain—basically, it’s all instinct and desire. Sure, it feels amazing, but it’s usually short-lived because it focuses on how others see you rather than how you feel about yourself. So, don’t be surprised if it fades as quickly as it appeared!
Love Two
Now, let’s talk about Intense Love—this one can be a wild ride! It’s all about passion and that undeniable chemistry you feel. You’re looking into each other’s eyes, and it’s like the world disappears. But this love can also be a bit of a rollercoaster.
This phase pushes you to confront your insecurities and emotional baggage. It’s like a mirror reflecting back all your deepest desires and fears. While it can be super transformative, it can also end in heartbreak and some harsh lessons about love. And until we learn to love ourselves, we might find ourselves stuck in a loop of unbalanced relationships.
Love Three
Finally, we have Enduring Love. This is the real deal—the kind of love that lasts. It’s built on commitment and compatibility, and this kind of love usually comes after we’ve done some serious soul-searching and healing.
When you reach this stage, it’s all about embracing your partner’s quirks and flaws. It just feels right!
So, What’s the Timeline?
Love One hits you instantly, Love Two might stick around for a few months or even years, and Love Three? That one’s meant to last a lifetime.
Love Yourself
But love is not about finding a home in someone else. If you can’t love yourself first, all your efforts in finding a long-lasting relationship will go to waste. After all, you are your biggest ally!
So, here’s a story of self-love 🥂
Kayley Stead’s wedding day took an unexpected turn that no one could have predicted. She arrived at the beautiful Oxwich Bay Hotel in Gower, Swansea, with her family and friends, all packed with party dresses and sparkling jewels for the big day ahead. On the morning of her wedding, she was jolted awake by a makeup artist and hairdresser ringing the doorbell, ready to help her get glam for her walk down the aisle.
Everything seemed to be going smoothly until her phone rang, and in that moment, her heart sank. Her fiancé, Kallum Norton, who she had been with for four years, had walked out. Just hours before the ceremony, he was nowhere to be found. Kayley and Kallum had decided to keep their distance until the wedding day, hoping to maintain an element of surprise, but now that plan had backfired.
While Kayley was getting ready, Kallum was staying in a nearby caravan with his friends and family. Initially, she thought he was just taking a long drive to calm his nerves—something he often did. But when she received a call from Kallum's dad an hour before the ceremony, her worst fears were confirmed: Kallum wasn’t coming back. He was four hours away and had decided to ditch the wedding altogether.
Despite the heartache, Kayley didn't want the day to be overshadowed by sadness. She looked at her bridesmaids, who were equally distraught, and felt a surge of determination to turn the day around.
It was then that the videographer suggested they keep the party going. “You’ve spent all this money, and your guests are here—why not just go for it?” That sparked an idea in Kayley’s mind.
She decided that even without Kallum, she would still celebrate.
So, she stepped into the party room and kicked things off with a lively rendition of Lizzo’s “Good As Hell,” with her bridesmaids jumping in to join her. Instead of mourning her lost wedding, she embraced the moment and transformed the event into something unforgettable. The photo booth, which originally had a “Mr. and Mrs.” sign, was turned into “Kayley’s Shindig,” and they danced, laughed, and created new memories.
See, that’s a kind of love too! The kind that never fades and the kind that will keep you going even through the toughest times. Before we go, wanted to hear your love story from you. Had a heartbreak or a blast? Tell the world through us!
So, that’s it for today. Let’s meet again tomorrow 👋 Till then, live and love!
