Pain In Love?

Why does love have to hurt? How can my heart keep breaking every time he finds someone new? And why can't I let him go? Why is it everywhere I go something reminds me of him? How can I ache so much just to hear his voice? Why do I love him so much that I let him do what makes him happy? How can I miss him when he isn't even gone? How is it fair that I cry myself to sleep at night, when I know he has trouble sleeping, but he won't talk to me, because the parents won't like it? They think they are doing us a favor, but in reality they are slowly killing us. If they can't trust us to behave ourselves with each other then apparently they don't know us very well. I've known him my entire life and we've never so much as kissed, even though we've spent hours alone together. We know each other inside and out, and I have to admit that it's a little scary, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. He's an amazing guy with a kind heart and strong hands. He loves his mama and respects his elders. He's everything I could ever ask for, but I don't know how to explain that to him to convey everything behind the words. I can't imagine my life without him in it. For all you girls out there with this problem, this is my advice...Love no matter what, because love will conquer all, but sometimes patience is a definent value. I've been patient on and off for five years and my love just grows stronger, put on a smile, and make a life for yourself. I believe, everything else will work itself out eventually. You just need to give it time.