I like girls that have a nice smile and nice eyes. I want to date

Hear the words of Austin Mahone: “I like girls that have a nice smile and nice eyes. I want to date a girl who understands my busy schedule and that I have to be on tour a lot. And she has to make me laugh!” Though spoken in the tone of youthful longing, within these words lies a wisdom that stretches beyond the surface. For he is not only speaking of beauty—the smile, the eyes—but also of understanding, patience, and the sacred gift of shared laughter. This is the eternal search of humankind: not only to be admired, but to be seen, supported, and lifted in the midst of life’s burdens.

The ancients, too, sought such qualities. In the songs of old, men praised the beauty of their beloved’s face, yes, but more than that they praised her loyalty, her gentleness, her courage to endure with them the storms of life. For what use is a radiant face if the heart behind it cannot endure the weight of hardship? Austin speaks to this eternal truth when he says he seeks one who will understand his busy schedule, the trials of travel and the weariness of the road. Beauty may draw the gaze, but understanding keeps the bond alive.

Consider the tale of Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor. Though burdened with wars and the endless duties of empire, he cherished the memory of his wife, Faustina, not only for her form but for her ability to stand beside him in the chaos of leadership. Her constancy and her presence gave him strength when the world demanded every drop of his energy. So too does Austin’s longing for a partner reveal the timeless truth: in love, one must find not only beauty, but also the grace of one who can endure absence, who can offer patience in the face of duty.

And then he speaks of laughter. “She has to make me laugh!” What wisdom lies in this simple desire. For laughter is the companion of resilience; it is the shield against despair. Kingdoms fall, riches vanish, beauty fades, but laughter endures as the medicine of the soul. Even in the darkest times, those who can laugh together remain strong together. This is not a frivolous request, but a profound recognition: a bond without laughter is a bond that will grow brittle; a bond with laughter is unbreakable.

The smile and the eyes—symbols of beauty—are the doorway. But understanding and laughter—these are the foundation. How many men and women have fallen into ruin because they sought only the surface, and ignored the depth? How many have discovered too late that joy cannot be found in appearance alone, but must be nurtured in spirit, in patience, in humor shared through the trials of life? Austin’s words, though youthful, carry the echoes of lessons learned across centuries.

The lesson for us is this: seek companions not only with beauty of face, but with beauty of heart. Look for the one who can stand by you when you are absent, who can honor your burdens without resentment, who can bring laughter when the weight of the world grows heavy. Do not be deceived into thinking that love is only fire and passion; it is also patience, friendship, and joy.

So let this wisdom be passed down: honor the smile, cherish the eyes, but do not stop there. Seek the one who understands your journey, who embraces your calling, and who brings forth laughter like spring water in the desert. For such love is not only companionship—it is strength for the road, light in the darkness, and the secret of enduring joy.