Hate and Love Are Actually Synonyms

"I hate you."

Four words no normal person wants to hear, unless they're a masochist.

"I love you."

Four words everyone likes to hear, unless they're spoken by a rapist.

Love is love, hate is hate. The two should be absolute opposites.

But with all the little dramas of youth unfolding around me, I'm starting to revise the earnest lessons my language arts teacher drilled into me.

Hate ≈ Love

Love ≠ Hate

Only kids have to choose. I want it all.

(The sister route and the childhood-friend route are officially open for investment. Come on in~)