The first time was when I was fifteen and met a boy named Alex. We were together through really tough parts of our lives and we grew so much together. We still love each other very much, but I think we both know we weren’t meant for each other romantically. I’m so glad I met him and I’m really glad I fell in love with him. Even though our breakup was terrible, I learned so much.

About a year and a half ago, I fell in love with another boy. He is one of the most incredible people I know and sometimes I can’t believe he’s with me.

The thing is, love is kind of terrifying. You put yourself in a completely vulnerable position and you let so much depend on the other person. It’s definitely worth it, though, to have someone to share your life with.

It sounds really cheesy to say you’re “sharing your life” with someone else, but that’s exactly what love is. You share adventures and tragedies and ordinary days. Sometimes it’s overwhelming and sometimes it’s underwhelming. But it’s all incredible.