Nope, I Won't Do That

I recently read a post called The Things I Won't Do For Love.  There is a review of a movie I have never heard of called Like Crazy.  Not something I would rush to watch.  Maybe someday I will, IF it's shows up on Netflix and I'm bored.  The movie is not what I am here to talk about.  The author of this post asked an interesting question. One I have thought about, but not really thought about:
What won't you do for Love?
She tells us what she won't do/give up for love, and talks about how her list will prepare her boyfriend (imaginary).  She also talks about some of the crazy things her friends DID for love.  The comments were great as well.
So now I want to think about it and tell you what it is I will not do for love. I think I will make it a list, what I won't give up or do in the name of love. I'll try to keep it simple, but you know me, I have to explain everything. This is what my boyfriend (mine is also imaginary) should know.

• MY KIDS.  They are mine for life. If they need me, I'm there at any age. 
• BOOKS. My first love
• PIZZA. I won't let you go
• BACON & BEEF JERKY
• GOALS & DREAMS   
• FRIENDS & FAMILY
• MASTURBATION* 
• LET YOU GIVE UP OR LOSE YOURSELF. I will always support the ones I love, even if I don't agree. 
• GIVE UP OR LOSE MYSELF. Been there, done that. It won't happen again 

I thought about music, porn, movies, and even soda.  I can find happy & healthy compromises for those.  Sometimes we lose ourselves in relationships and give up more than we should to keep someone.  Taking care of and loving yourself should always be first.  It is said that you cannot love another if you do not love yourself.  I believe this to be true. Strive to better yourself everyday, support the ones you love, and always love & care for yourself first.  It's not selfish, loving yourself first helps you love others better.  

*I say masturbation and not sex because in the event of illness or other medical/physical reason my boyfriend (mine is also imaginary) is unable to perform I am happy to give up sex. Though there are many ways to be intimate, some people may want to forgo any type of sexual activity.  That's okay, we don't have to if you don't want to. I will however, pleasure myself in private. Unless you want to watch, that's cool too, but I think it would be frustrating.  This is why communication, understanding, compromise, and love are very important. 

On an end note, the author of the post mentioned one of my favorite singers of all time.  So I HAVE to post his video, duh...  Meatloaf: I would do anything for love (but I won't do that) Enjoy!

P.S. I would give my imaginary boyfriend a name, but then people would think I had a real boyfriend or think I am super lame.