Attraction of LOVE . A simple four-letter word, yet powerful enough to inspire poetry, start wars, heal broken souls, and change the course of lives. It asks for nothing but sincerity. It doesn't recognize wealth, status, caste, religion, or appearance. True love sees a soul before it sees a face. But somewhere between growing up and growing older, many of us begin to mistake attraction for love. Perhaps that's why so many relationships today begin at lightning speed and end just as quickly. A few conversations become endless expectations. A few dates become promises of forever. The excitement feels so intense that we convince ourselves we've found "the one." But excitement and love are not the same. Attraction is instant. Love is intentional. Attraction is drawn to perfection. Love embraces imperfections. Attraction makes your heart race. Love gives your heart peace. Let me tell you the story of my imaginary friend, Ryan . Ryan belonged to a humble middle-class f...