As we approach Valentine’s Day, love is in the air. Is our definition of love antiquated, limited and biased? My granddaughter is the writer of today’s blog. She expands our view to be lovingly all-inclusive.

As we study history and human rights, we often come across the topic of sexual orientation discrimination. This term is much simpler than you may think. It is discrimination or intolerance based on a person's sexual orientation – for example, hatred of someone because they are interested in someone of the same gender.

There have been many activists throughout history who have made members of the LGBTQ+ lives easier. Let's take Jack Nichols as an example. He was born in 1938, when there were many more instances of hate towards LGBTQ+ members than there are now. He was an American Activist who helped shape the idea of equal treatment to everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation. Unfortunately, there are still many hateful actions and words being said today, but people such as Nichols, made their lives easier. So you may be wondering why this topic is so important. The reason is simple: Love is love.

When you meet somebody who takes time to treasure you and make you feel loved, it does not matter if they are blonde or brunette, tall or short, etc. If you truly love that person, nothing else matters besides the connection you have with one another.

It can even be shown in a friendship. If you both trust one another, know how to make each other laugh, and care about one another, their appearance is not nearly as important as their personality.

It is the same with gender. No matter if they are the same gender or not, they deserve your support, and they deserve support from others.

That is where we come in. We are all connected somehow, somewhere, whether we like it or not. Let's appreciate that, and treat others the way we want to be treated. There is no wrong, and there is no right.

Love is love, and love is special.

You can read more of her wise insights on her own blog, Thoughts Through Infinity