Everything eventually passes away

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This post was last edited by Ruan Zhonghua on 2015-11-7 at 20:06. Many people ask what the happiest thing they have experienced is, or what moves them the most. Perhaps many would say that a romantic proposal or a sweet surprise are the happiest things, while others might think that having both food and love is what brings happiness. But I believe it’s actually very simple: the happiest thing is to have someone who loves you and who you love by your side. 　　The most touching thing is when you encounter difficulties and find that there is no one around you to rely on; when no one can help you beyond offering simple words of comfort, there is someone who, despite others’ objections, steps forward to take on those troubles for you, and still manages to say to you with a smile, \"It’s okay, I’m here.\" 　　In our youth, we always long for passionate love, imagining that our relationships will be as wonderful as those in TV dramas. But everything eventually passes away and doesn’t last forever. Often, people desire a passionate relationship, believing that the person they’ve chosen is the one who can offer them a lifetime of commitment and happiness; they approach their relationships with the attitude of \"I’ll only marry you.\" Yet such passionate loves come and go quickly, and it’s impossible to hold onto a love that fades away in the blink of an eye, because after all, it’s merely liking, not true love. 　　As the saying goes, “Time always keeps the people who are best for you until the end. Only after experiencing intense and passionate love does one realize that plain water is actually what’s best for them.” True love, the kind that can sustain each other through difficult times, requires a lifetime to develop. But after experiencing the intensity of passionate feelings, the sudden shift to a more subdued routine can make one feel bored and deprived of passion. The best hospitals for hepatitis C in Nanyang say that when fate runs its course, there’s nothing that can be done about it; it’s often the steady, gradual kind of relationship that, at first, makes one think that the other person doesn’t really care that much about them. Even occasional indifference might make one feel as though there’s no love involved. Yet, over time, one can sense the constant care the other person has for them, in little things throughout the days. It doesn’t overwhelm one all at once, but rather nurtures them gradually, day after day, within the ordinary rhythm of life. 　　You will gradually come to understand that true lifelong companionship does not lie in a passionate love affair, nor in beautiful promises and vows; it is rather about simple presence by each other’s side. Often, it is precisely because the days are ordinary and uneventful that the occasional acts of romance make those moments even more memorable. It feels incredibly happy to have someone to talk to when you can’t fall asleep at night, and during difficult times, having reliable shoulders to lean on helps you feel happier still. 　　Often, a love that develops gradually is precisely what tests a person’s sincerity the most. In the world of love, it’s not about how much you do or how much he does; what matters is the willingness to face various everyday challenges together, having companionship that isn’t afraid of time or distance, as well as genuine affection. A steady, enduring partnership is far more touching than any romantic words. True love means that when I love you, you love me too.