No, it’s not Valentine’s Day. But, I’m up for some rambling about our concept of love. Almost everyone wants someone to say “I love you”. Before you desire that, ask yourself:
- Does that mean you could never disagree with that person?
- Does love mean feelings always must drive it?
- Must love always lead to a romantic relationship or encounter?
- Can someone who doesn’t accept my opinion or way of life still love me?
- How might someone’s love for you reveal your faults, and theirs?
- What role does forgiveness play in your concept or definition of love?
- If true love is present, do you give more or receive more in the relationship?
- How can you restore love after someone has hurt you?
- What percentage of love in a marital relationship revolves around romance? In actuality? In what you see on T.V. or in the movies?
- Could you “love” until death do us part? If your spouse had a disabling event and lost all human faculties, would “love” drive you to serve that person until their death even if it meant very little in return for you?