" No. I don't want the love at first sight
That sears my heart
Like a bolt of lightning
And disappears in the blink of an eye
Leaving me burned and scarred for life

I want a steady mutual liking
Which brings respect and equality,
compassion and compatibility
acknowledgement and appreciation

A strong friendship
Which makes us both want to put in efforts
To stick to each other
Through thick and thin
Not because we have to but because we want to "

― Sowmya Thejomoorthy