12.15.2005

So Love is an Over-used and Misunderstood Word...My Definition

Love is something we all think we like. We like falling into it. We like being in it. We like thinking about it. Until we understand it, it's the coolest thing. So here it is. Warren's Words o' Wisdom: Love; A man or woman who doesn't need someone, chooses to need them and promises to always be there for them unconditionally. The dictionary.com definition is;
A deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of underlying oneness.

An entirely independant person who doesn't need anyone likes someone enough to decide to need them. Thinking about love that way helps it seem like the honor it is. To be loved. To be loved is an honor, a promise, and a commitment.
Society "loves" everybody. What does love entail? Love, true love is unconditional. That means that person could could do anything and treat you like they don't even know you and you would still love them. Regardless of what they put you through or do to themselves or your relationship you still love them. We should use more discretion when we feel the urge to throw around the 'L word'.
Love in a relationship isn't a 50/50 split. If you and your significant other are each only putting 50% into the relationship then each of you have 50% hanging out somewhere else, not helping your relationship. A success relationship equals both of you putting in 100%. 100% of selfless love and devotion.
When people say they love each other after only knowing each other for a short time or before they even meet each other, they aren't really in love. That "love" means, they see it as a possibility that they may be able to devote enough care and concern, that it might be love. Eventually.

It is better to tell someone that you are interested in, that you like them or that you care about them enough to stick around. If they share your feelings you may be on the road to love but love has to grow. Care and concern are often mistaken for love. There's nothing unconditional about care and concern. But love is forever. That's my spin, let me know what you think. Piece Out.

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