Everyone loves music. It’s an international love language. A powerful tool for communication&nbsp;

and self-expression. But have you ever considered this? Without differences in rhythm, pitch, tempo, and beat, millions of songs would sound the same.

&nbsp;Our emotions work the same way. They’re shaped by our lived experiences—both beautiful and brutal and together, they compose our unique love lives. Just like songs, each love story has its own rhythm, tone, and beat. If emotions had a soundtrack, this is the genre your love life would be playing.

&nbsp;Your love life thrives after 11:47pm. It’s characterised by late-night moments of truth, spontaneous “I miss you” texts, and nonstop flirty jokes. After just a few weeks, connections begin to feel like commitment, but with chaotic twists. You crave depth, intimacy, and emotional presence, yet you somehow keep choosing emotionally unavailable people.

&nbsp;They’re always “healing”, and you’re always patient. After all, they still give you butterflies. Sometimes, when oxytocin is working overtime, you even find their nonchalance sexy. Unfortunately, the toxicity soon becomes unbearable. Now, you’re forced to leave. Soundtrack vibe: SZA, Brent Faiyaz, Tems, Giveon

&nbsp;Your love life is loud, vibrant, and full of energy. You fall in love every time you step out. At parties, weddings, or even at work. To you, love is chemistry, flirting, soft touches, and good vibes. But you also crave consistency and emotional reassurance. If it flows, you’re all in. If it feels forced, you’re gone.

&nbsp;You stay as long as the connection serves you in the ways that matter most. You have a high threshold because you mostly look out for your own happiness. What looks like selflessness to the other person is actually strategy. You tolerate red flags until they start costing you commitment.

&nbsp;You’re serious about love, but you don’t believe it should feel heavy. You’re loyal, protective, and yes… quite possessive. You call the shots, which works. Until you meet someone equally strong-willed. Two captains, one ship? That’s when the drama begins. Soundtrack vibe: Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Oxlade ,Davido

&nbsp;You're highly sensitive, expressive, and romantic. You love love. So once you fall, you don't mind double-texting. Your intensity doesn't allow you to catch up on signals early.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;Your friends have tried to warn you about wearing your heart on your sleeve, but you seem to be stuck in your ways. Perhaps overextending yourself to people you love is a trauma response of yours.

&nbsp;It appears to onlookers that you're in a healthy relationship. To be fair, even you thought so for the first three months.&nbsp; But when the scales finally drop off your eyes and you begin to feel the weight of single-handedly carrying the relationship, you immediately hand off.

&nbsp;You may appear foolish for love, but you're certainly not gullible. You know exactly what you want. So, while you're seen chasing, you know your worth. You love wholeheartedly, sacrificially, deeply until you hate. Then, you're done, and that's final. Soundtrack vibe: Arctic Monkeys, Mitski, Lana Del Rey

&nbsp;You are toxic. You're avoidant, emotionally distant, non-confrontational, and painfully attractive. You don’t chase; you attract. Admirers are never scarce. But it doesn't take long before they realise you're not what they need.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;You're emotionally unavailable and distant. You act unbothered, but your playlist spins a different narrative. Behind the bravado, ego, and “I don’t care” façade is a soft heart tucked away. No one gets to see it. At least, not yet. Not until you meet someone your heart actually wants.

&nbsp;Maybe love will go deep enough to teach you how to speak your feelings out loud. And if it doesn’t, you’ll return to ground zero, where your carefully nurtured nonchalance becomes your own undoing. Soundtrack vibe: Drake , J. Cole, Little Simz

&nbsp;Your love life is currently non-existent. You feel, but you don't regard your feelings. To you, it's just infatuation that won't lead anywhere. You’re consciously unlearning ideologies and refusing to be emotionally reckless just “for vibes”.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;The next relationship you get into should lead to marriage. At least, even if you don't end up marrying them, they should be prospects.

&nbsp;You're single, and you're not actively searching. A common misconception of you is that you're allergic to romance. Only a select few understand that you're not. It just has to align with your values, specifications, and future. You're not uptight; you're intentional. Soundtrack vibe: Maverick City, Tasha Cobbs, Kirk Franklin, Nathaniel Bassey

&nbsp;You're too superficial for your own good. You fall in love with potential, moments, and extravagance. You believe in grand gestures, meet-cutes, and love that feels exciting. You rely strongly on how active the butterflies in your belly are. So, once they quiet down, you fall out of love and miss out on substance.&nbsp;

Often, you confuse attention for affection. But you’re learning the hard way. From one heartbreak to another, you can't recall the last relationship that didn't end in cheating. Regardless, you've refused to become cynical, no matter how many times you're played.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Some call it insecurity. They say you're too insecure to exist on your own, and that is why you feel the compulsion to move from one relationship to another. But you consider it love, and that is all that matters. Soundtrack vibe: Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa

&nbsp;If you don’t already, consider listening to the genre you belong to. Or even better, start listening to the genre you want to become. As we say, "You become what you groove."

Joanna Yusuf

Your love life has a soundtrack; you’re just not listening closely enough. Press play and find out what your heart has been looping on.

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