When I was in love I was so overwhelmed by it that i hated feeling it. I loved my partner unconditionally but there were times I had to stop talking to them because of how overwhelming it got. I love romance, i really do, it's just a LOT emotionally. In order for you to be happy while in love you have to make sure you're happy with yourself- that's the part I missed. "Your soulmate isn't your missing piece, they're your complement." -Garnet. My ex partner and I are amazing friends, and I'm really relived to have that distance. There's times I missing dating them but in all reality I need more time for myself and our relationship got really co-dependent (we def needed to take a break). And hell, maybe one day we'll make it work, but even if that never happens I'm just happy to call them my best friend. But all and all, romance is beautiful but good GOD is it messy. Don't get in a relationship that might get serious or long term without knowing you're ok on your own, it saves a lot of crying, trust me.