Don’t Get On That Plane

Hollywood portays an image of love that with last minute romantic decisions, violins in the background and an embrace that makes everyone finally exhale after holding their breaths, even though they all knew how it would turn out. And, so many of us strive for that kind of heart-palpatating expereince to know that we really are in love. The funny thing is, that’s not life. That’s what a writer imagined life would be like if everything were perfect. But, the truth is, life isn’t perfect. Therefore love rarely looks the way it does in the movies. Rarely is there a mad dash through an airport to stop the love of your life from getting on that flight that will change the course of events forever.

Writer Lisa-Jo Baker wrote an excellent piece that draws a picture of the reality of her relationship with her loving husband, and she says there is no dash through an airport. Please read this. Love for most of us is the mundane and the normal, not the cinematic, and it’s easy to overlook these acts because of what Hollywood has told us to expect. Reading her article reminds us that love may not be made for the movies, but we can still find it in our spaces in the commonplace acts of assistance and support. 

After reading her piece look at your partner differently and think of the little (and big) things he/she does for you. And, then be sure you are doing them, too, for your partner. And, if there ever comes a time that you know he or she just shouldn’t get on that flight, and you just need to say “I love you” to make things right, don’t go charging through the airport. TSA agents are sure to stop and detain you, thus missing your big moment and ending up in Transportation Security Administration detention until the whole thing is straightened out. I know it’s not as romantic as the movies, but just send a text: “I love you. Don’t get on that plane.