How I Knew Cupid Shot Me

Our question for our Black Love community: How did you know Cupid’s arrow shot you? Some of the best responses are below.

1. “When I took him just as he was and not this fantasy of what I wanted him to be.” – @breonnadeborah_
2. “When I found myself telling my mom every little detail about him endlessly with a smile on my face.” – @wehavebeenawoken
3. “I was able to be myself all the time without feeling immature or too goofy.” – @sunnidaze07
   

   

    

4. “When being with him was newness, feeling right at home, and experiencing God’s peace all at once.” – @jreadsjwrites
5. “When I had to let go but still wanted the best for her, prayed for her, and asked God to keep her and make all her dreams come true.” – @_ShariDarnell
6. “I carried him in my spirit…in the most beautiful way. It felt good and genuine.” – @shantlaw
7. “The first time he prayed over me after a tough day, I knew this was it.” – @amberalisa81
   

   

8. “I couldn’t go a day without seeing him in everything around me.” – @miz_kasi
9. “Because I wanted to find new ways to love the same man over and over daily.” – @mllcsw
10. “I knew I was in love, [because] every time I looked at this girl all I could see was my future. ‘Til this day, after a [little] more than a year, I still have the biggest crush on her, butterflies and all.” – @__SieSieBaby
11. “I knew I was in love when I didn’t care what I was doing, as long as it was with him. I found myself staring at him wondering how I got there. I was simply amazed with his energy. I now know what it means to love…unconditionally. Funny thing is, it’s just the beginning.” – @Chelle427