Originally Posted by AimusSage
Not meaning to sound rude our anything, but you can't shield yourself from love. It's not something that can be controlled. You can try, you can pretend it isn't there, but it still excists. It'll make life a lot easier if you accept this.
You say you want a peaceful life, but at the same time say are not willing to love because you are afraid of losing the love of your friends. I'll say this, if they are truly your friends, no love can break that bond. They will support you and be there for you when love is beating you down, and share your joy when love lifts you up.
Of course, love is not without dangers, but the pain it can cause will happen anyway, even if you want a peaceful live, love is unstoppable, and when you try to turn your back to it, it will hit you in the face like a ton of bricks, walking all over you, making you feel miserable. It is much better to open up to love, and be accepting of it. It'll make it's warmth reflect of your face. It can still kick you in the face too, but at least you'll see it coming, so it won't walk over you.
Anyway, I just had to say that, only wish I could have worded it a little better.