How do you define being a Romantic?
I have a slightly different definition of being a Romantic. I view being Romantic as someone that is open to the goodness in the world, the glass is half full, if you work hard you can achieve anything, people are inherently good etc. I consider myself a Romantic and deep down in my soul I believe in people, and in love, and even at your darkest times if you see things through it will get better. This mentality at times leads to deep feelings of depression unfortunately. Those that love deep will also hurt deep. We at times are disappointed when our expectations are not met.
Sometimes I feel like it's a burden to feel so much but l remind myself that you only have one life and I'd rather love and lose than to never love at all. This connection with my emotions drives me to be a better person everyday and always look to bright side. I feel like it's our mission in life to be the best version of oneself. Not taking chances, not trying new things and experiences, not being vulnerable and not loving with your entire heart is not living a true life. My biggest fear is that one day I will look back and lament that I didn't take that step, didn't ask that girl out, didn't tell someone that I loved them, didn't do the right thing.
Being a Romantic is choosing life, taking chances, carrying the load, being there for people. Honestly I couldn't see living life any other way and I wish more people would too.