What Would Love Do?

Am I acting from love or from fear?

Because Sometimes, Love Knows Best

Ever found yourself staring into the abyss of a tough decision, hoping the universe will send you a neon sign that says, “Go this way!” Instead, you get… silence. Or worse, conflicting advice from your friend, your boss, and that one motivational Instagram account you followed on a whim.

I’ve been there. We all have. And while I don’t claim to have all the answers (I still can’t decide what to watch on Netflix most nights), I have discovered one question that cuts through the mental clutter every time:

What would love do?

What’s the most loving response—to myself, to others, to life?

The Unexpected Superpower of Love

Now, before you roll your eyes and assume I’m about to get all mushy, stay with me. I’m not talking about the chocolate-and-roses, rom-com soundtrack playing in the background kind of love. I’m talking about the real deal—love as a superpower. Love as a guiding principle. Love as a way to navigate everything from minor annoyances to major life choices.

Think about it. You’re stuck in traffic, and someone cuts you off. Your first instinct? Probably something unfit for polite conversation. But… what would love do? Love might take a deep breath and assume that the guy is rushing to something important (like, I don’t know, saving puppies?). Love might decide that this one moment isn’t worth ruining your entire day.

Or maybe you’ve just sent a risky text—something deep, honest, or terrifyingly vulnerable. You see the three dots pop up… and then disappear. Panic. What would love do? Love wouldn’t refresh the chat every five seconds. Love wouldn’t spiral into a pit of oh-no-they-hate-me despair. Love would remind you that your worth isn’t measured by someone else’s texting speed.

What if love had a say in this decision—what would it choose?

Love is Bold (and a Little Sneaky)

The funny thing about love is that it often pushes us in the direction we least want to go—but exactly where we need to be. Love might nudge you to apologize first (ugh). Love might whisper, “Take the risk.” Love might tell you to forgive yourself for that embarrassing thing you did five years ago that no one else remembers.

It’s like an annoying yet wise best friend who always has your best interests at heart. And even when we ignore it—because let’s be honest, sometimes we really want to be right instead of kind—love is patient. It gives us another chance.

So, Now What?

The next time you’re at a crossroads—whether it’s a big life decision or just deciding whether to let that snarky email sit in drafts overnight—pause. Take a breath. And ask yourself:

What would love do?

Chances are, it’ll tell you to choose kindness. To be bold. To let go. To trust. To laugh. And maybe—just maybe—to order dessert. Because love definitely believes in dessert.

And honestly? That’s advice I can get behind.

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