Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.
Romantic love is mental illness. But it`s a pleasurable one. It`s a drug. It distorts reality, and that`s the point of it. It would be impossible to fall in love with someone that you really saw.