Why not...fall in love again?

Why Not Experiments (2015-present)

You can follow the ongoing project here and read about on WhyNotExperiments.

A series of social experiments and projects to remind us of the little joys of life - in hopes to make the world a slightly friendlier & happier place.

In our busy and chaotic lives, we sometimes forget that the person breathing down on us during our subway morning commute also has family and friends, dreams and ambitions, stories of love and heartbreak, and most of all, is also trying to get through the day just like each one of us. The project hopes to remind us that and that if we slow down sometimes and say hello, a stranger can become a friend.

WHY NOT EXPERIMENTS #1 - "WHY NOT FALL IN LOVE AGAIN?"

“Help me convince a heartbroken friend that it is okay to fall in love again”

Why Not Fall in Love (Again) was inspired by personal tales of love and heartbreak. I approached friends and strangers and asked if they would help me convince a heartbroken friend that it's okay to fall in love again. Everyone has experienced the fear of caring a little too much, being a little too crazy, losing yourself or losing that someone special. The project is not meant to mend broken hearts, but rather open those that are heartbroken to the possibility of love again.

Each supporter of love took a picture with the sign and verbally gave me one reason on the spot about why they thought that we shouldn't be afraid to fall in love. The photos were shared using the hashtag #whynotfallinloveagain and were taken everywhere from Washington Square Park in NYC to Shirahama, Japan. No matter where I went or who I asked, one thing for sure was that love is a universal language that connects the human experience, that while love hurts sometimes, it's always worth falling for.

WHY NOT FALL IN LOVE AGAIN...

because don't let one person dictate your entire love story.

because he cheated on me with 10 different women and I'm standing here still wanting to fall in love again.

because anything that happens in your life will happen in your life so enjoy that moment even if it's a sad moment because it will prepare you for the good times.

because when you fall in love again, it makes you appreciate everything you felt before - the pain and experiences you had

I don't know but I think its a good thing because you'll be really lonely.

because (on right) 40 years and 10 kids, it's a great life, (on left) *speechless and just stares at her

because the second or third or fourth time probably wasn't right, but love is universal. No matter what color or what language you speak, love will always be the thing everyone knows. It's never supposed to be given up on.

because it is well worth it. As tough as it can be, the alternative is worst. Hey we're doing it! It's like the lottery, you can't win if you don't play.

because the high is worth the low.

because (on left) love is all there is, (on right) you'll never know what you'll miss.

because you can certainly be happy, but won't be complete without love.

because love is the best thing in the world. I don't think you can live without love.

because love is the deepest connection we can make on this planet.

because saying table for one is not as fun.

because whether you are trying to forget it, trying to gain it, or trying to sustain it, love is behind every piece of art in this world.

it's the only thing worth living for.

Why Not Experiments | Storytelling

Why not...fall in love again?

Why Not Experiments (2015-present)

A series of social experiments and projects to remind us of the little joys of life - in hopes to make the world a slightly friendlier & happier place.

WHY NOT EXPERIMENTS #1 - "WHY NOT FALL IN LOVE AGAIN?"