The Rose

A collection centered on love, inspired by how we, as parents, look up to our children when they fall in love. As a child, I once believed that falling in love was something forbidden.

And then there’s the rose: a flower wrapped in thorns. How did it become the ultimate symbol of love, passed from one person to another? Is it meant to wound as much as it delights—to make her cry, or to make her feel better? I’ve always been drawn to that contradiction.

Maybe that’s why I connect so deeply to “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus—the idea that love doesn’t always have to be given; sometimes, you must learn to give it to yourself.

Watch out—not all lovers are true lovers. Some come wrapped in sweet words but carry hollow intentions. They’ll promise forever, yet disappear when things get real. They’ll hold your hand in public but let go when you need them most.

A true lover doesn’t just say “I love you”—he proves it through consistency, respect, and staying when you need him most. Real love feels safe, not confusing. It builds you, not breaks you. So be careful who you give your heart to someone. Not everyone who says he loves you knows how to love you.