I do not watch “The Bachelor.”  (Well, I did watch that Brad/Emily season, but a pair of shoes were on the line!)  But when I was browsing The Frisky this headline caught my eye.  I proceeded to read the article in its entirety and…I couldn’t have said written it better myself.  These are some snippets from the article that I think everyone, men and women alike, can apply to love…and need to remember:

• The fact is, no matter how much you want to “open up” to someone or make them love you over the other girls, it’s never going to happen unless it’s there to begin with.
• There is a reason the “on paper” guy is bad everywhere else.
• …not every guy is going to be a good match.
• If it feels like a massive effort, maybe it isn’t worth it?
• Would [he] really be the guy they would pick for themselves if there were 10 other guys to choose from?
• We all have choices and just because a man wants us or shows some interest or SEEMS like a catch doesn’t mean he is. If we aren’t feeling it on some level, forcing it isn’t the answer. By stepping aside and letting nature run its course, you allow a greater chance of REAL love.