I need to rant about something dorky.

I'm sitting here on tumblr (shocking, I know), going through my Naomily tag and, well, I'm annoyed.

I have always said that they are so real it makes me ache, but this summer I have decided that that is not necessarily a good thing.

They are realistic. Sexual confusion, true feelings masked by bad choices and hurtful behaviors. All things I know too well. And, you know what: It is stupid. All summer it has been my pet peeve. People defending the ones they are in "love" with, saying the horrible things they do are alright because the other person has been hurt or lied to so much in the past.

WHO HASN'T BEEN?! WELCOME TO LIFE.

I look at that confession cap above and I want to scream. Happily ever after? NO. Naomi, like so many others in the real world, is emotionally crippled and likely will always be. Emily is a pushover and will likely remain one. They continue to partake in destructive behavioral patterns. (Oh, and ps, aren't they like 16? It is almost impossible to meet the person you will spend most of your life with that young. Don't be stupid. How will you ever change or evolve if you remain with one person forever?)

We all watch them and think, "God, that has happened to me." or "I know someone like Naomi."

Life is hard, but it doesn't need to be that hard. Over the last year or so I have learned that the hard way. You can change how you behave no matter how hurt you have been or how much people have hurt you. I've been left, lied to, betrayed, etc. etc. And, still I give my all. Especially with those I have romantic feelings for. I don't cheat or lie or intentionally hurt the people I care about. That's just stupid and childish. Grow up.

Love isn't just something you feel. It is something you do. Love isn't real, in my opinion, if it isn't filled with people being the best they are or working their hardest to get there everyday. And, if one or both of the parties aren't improving or changing negative behaviors, cut them loose. End it. It may hurt, but you will both be better people in the end for it.

So, in conclusion, don't be Naomily and do bad things to other humans in the name of love or make excuses for others' behaviors.

Basically, don't be an asshole. Just be honest and true and treat the people you care about how all humans deserve to be treated. Stand up for yourself and be the best person you can be.

'Kay? 'Kay.

end rant.

(P.S.  I will still watch Naomily make out because that lake scene was fantastic... I am shallow for girl-on-girl action.)