Paul wrote about the great need for love in 1 Corinthians 13:13. Some fear the hurt and pain of rejection and withdraw into themselves. Some fall in love with themselves and find that they have no competition. Love is a funny thing. In order to receive love, you need to give it away. It sounds like a contradiction, but it is a fact that is proven by experience and time.

Reach out and do or say something good to or for another person each day. Buy a flower for someone, open the door for a stranger, give a smile to the frazzled waitress and make someone else's day just a little bit better. Then you will never need to say, "I just want to be loved."