As modern era of computer technology continues to wrap up our minds and the instant modification of such resources becomes a global trend, it seems that some things are now taken in a whole different way. It is undeniably helpful with regards to the developments in the processes that are needed for the country’s economy; but really eradicated the importance of some practices that should have been maintained to further strengthen the bond and fellowship among us.
With the news that Valentine’s Day would only be a few days away, almost every netizen will have to be voicing out his/her opinions regarding the matter. Either expressing delight over the news or showing their discomfort with the idea, it just shows that nowadays, the words “romantic relationship” and “love” are being taken to another world — social media.
In normal occurrences some years back, people would always be giving really deep emphasis on the importance of LOVE which also includes a romantic relationship between a girl and a boy. It was not something to be taken as neither a joke nor a phase of one’s youth. Perhaps, it is because people believe that love is somewhat a sacrament that needs to be taken seriously.
Indeed and with 101% certainty, love is not just an attachment rather it is and should be a mutual sharing of feelings that needs two people to work on it as not just something to post about on the Internet to be featured in relation with the trend of #relationshipgoals. There is no really correct and exact definition of love but personally speaking, I think and I believe that it is something that everyone should be ready for to avoid self-destruction and unfortunate circumstances.
Nowadays, even teenagers at the age of 10 get engaged in “romantic” relationships. It is such a shock for some people (including me) to come across young girls and boys getting all sweet while dating at food stalls, or kissing with the hands holding one another’s to mention some.
On a personal note, them stressing over such love problems was my daily dose of “chika” from some of my acquaintances, and I had to control myself every time they go on with about a million stories about stupid rants and “kilig” moments they shared with their “bae.” I shared to them pieces of advice just so they could spare themselves from the stupidity of fatuous love, but then to no avail. I am not that judgmental; I just want them to focus on their studies. Then when the time comes that they would break up, they would come to me and kind of recite a speech of hatred speaking about their disgust for the “love of their lives” who left them hurting.
There must be some turn of events as even relationships in our generation nowadays are taken instantly. With the help of the forms of social media that provide faster communication and greater extensibility for exchange of conversations, people are able to deliver and express their thoughts in the pursuit to also show their affection and love.
But really, is it a positive effect of social media having seen various people post about their interest about entering a romantic relationship at such a really young age? With all the workload of worksheets from school and the responsibilities they must fulfill, is it really beneficial for them to have an “inspiration” — which could lead to destruction and distraction — as they go on with the needed exemplifications of their obligations?
CERTAINLY NOT. It comes to a point that such things are able to poison our minds even in the littlest aspects, thus our mindset alters into a whole new level — setting drastic changes that are not helpful for our betterment as individuals.
Notice how people get caught up with the illusion of the fulfillment of their fantasies, and not really dwelling on the evident and usual points of life that they miss out on.
Do you get to see those hundred likes of love posts turn into a diplomatic success? No.
Are those chocolates, flowers and other sweet stuff equivalent to a proficiency in a certain subject? No.
Do those daily text messages of sweet and sugar-coated words bring you the reality of a love story to fight for? No.
Do those cheesy conversations, hangouts, escapades and other stupid actions pave way for you to earn respect? No.
Does lying to your parents about your boy/girlfriend make you an expert in the field of faking things? Yes. And that’s what most young ones are good at.
It must be some misconception among those things that brought people into the negativity when it comes to “forever.” Another set of grievances for a certain word have been born into this fast-paced world of ours just because some of our fellowmen have put upon an erroneous image into the depiction of what’s supposed to be eternal.
The #WalangForever trend has become an influential way of thinking for those who are silently wishing and endlessly praying for a taste of love. Then again, it is just another proof of how weak some people could be that they resort to formulating generalizations out of the repercussions of their actions. Shallow as it may seem as it really is, it also deteriorates the possibilities of what could have been better and more appropriate.
One moment, there were butterflies; the next, it was some kind of hell. It is not destiny’s fault, rather the loss of importance that people should give when it comes to love. And then they have the guts to say that chivalry is dead? No, people. It is not dead; you are the ones killing it really fast with your indecision and irresponsibility.
The loss of chivalry is, in one way or another, the disastrous result of the incompetent minds that have been maligned with sudden interests on irrelevant things just yet. Moreover, giving in to young love interests merely yields the personal development but greatly affects and defects one’s spiritual and moral improvement.
Chivalry would always act accordingly. Of who and what you really are — no matter the gender, sexuality, age and priorities — it will act upon you if you deserve it, but not if you are the one who’s killing it.
Kiarra 