How could I call myself a true advocate of love if I didn’t pay tribute to those who thrive in the art of romantic expression? Yes, it’s time for another installment of Love Quotables, my ode to the true romantics of the world. I hope you enjoy their words as much as I do.

The true beauty of love is found in the infinite amount of ways it can be expressed. That’s why I always find joy in sharing Love Quotables, my ongoing search for the most poignant expressions of love. Here’s a fresh sampling of unique, heartfelt sayings from both everyday people and prominent figures in history.

This is perhaps the easiest piece that I’ve ever had to write. It’s easy in the sense that expressing my love for you has never been difficult. You’re ingrained in my DNA, and are now officially a part of my being. So it’s only right that I share with the rest of the world my eternal gratitude for one of God’s greatest gifts.

If my words prove incapable of articulating my heart’s appreciation for you, then let the words of others inspire a new sense of understanding of just how much you mean to me. Here is Volume 15 of Love Quotables. Enjoy.

Since Mondays are usually so hectic for us all, I felt the need to program in a much-needed break—a moment for you to breathe, take a load off, and reflect back on some of music’s most poignant expressions of love. Starting today, we’ll feature a new (but really old) video each week and celebrate its ability to capture the true essence of love and relationships. First up is Jon B.’s “They Don’t Know.”

It’s time to once again honor those brave souls who have fearlessly mastered the art of self-expression, which is no easy task. It’s difficult, it leaves you feeling exposed, and there’s no true guarantee that the feelings will be reciprocated. But in spite of all of that, these people still open their hearts and pour out these wonderful expressions of love.

I know you weren’t expecting this from me today, but I really need to say this. We’ve been friends for a while now, and I’ve been here each and every time a guy has taken your heart and abused it. And to be perfectly honest with you, I’m tired of it.

“The more I get to know you, the more my heart aches to find new ways to express its devotion to you.” At some point in time, I’m sure we’ve all shared this mindset. I know as much by the countless expressions I’ve found online from people whose only desire is to shout to the world “I love this person.”

Frustration. Confusion. Loneliness. Hurt. Any of these sound familiar? They have all met us at some point on our journey to finding a fulfilling love. One of our resident fly poet’s CeCe has captured the rawness of that emotion today, expressing the feelings we had long since hoped to articulate. Enjoy.

Fly Note: I wrote this piece last year shortly after Michael Jackson passed away. Today, I wanted to share it again for those who never read it. Even a year later, the profound lessons still apply. Rest in peace MJ.