BETH BORRUS

December 14, 2025

“Do not fall in love” is easy to say. Like, “I don’t believe in love,” or “love is just a sociological invention.” These things. A conversation I had earlier today. “Do not fall in love with two people.” Maybe that. “Do not fall in love with someone who will outlive you.”

Very bad advice. “Do not fall in love with the wrong person.” Well, it’s way too late for that. “Do not fall in love unless you’re willing to take your life in a completely different direction from the one you had intended.”

Do not fall in love if you are afraid to lose. Do not fall in love with the babe in your arms. Soon he will be struggling to fight free.

Do not fall in love with your possessions–give them away. Do not fall in love if you are under investigation. Do not fall in love if your pockets are empty. Do not fall in love if you are unwilling to laugh and cry, often at once.

Do not fall in love if you care what others think. Do not fall in love with your kitchen sink–well–okay, fall in love with the sink. You put it there, after all.

Do not fall in love with four-legged creatures who will break your heart. Do not fall in love with the image on the screen. Do not fall in love with a place you’ve never been. Do not fall in love with the first flavor of ice cream you choose.

Do not fall in love with a car or a sports team. Do not fall in love with the fickle sky, the flickering stars. Do not fall in love with the inconstant sunrise. Do not fall in love with the truth. Do not fall in love with your eyes closed.