A Thin Line between Love and Hate

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Love is not usually well defined. People often think that they are in love, but they can�t explain it. There is a great dealing of confusion of the words love, and infatuation. Love may include romance, infatuation, affection and tenderness. But it could be love if one or more of the elements are not present. The definition of love varies from person to person. Love is essential element for all relationships. Much of what is written about love is either brief or mocking. Society in general is very cruel and heartless toward real love of any kind. Modern writing mocks marriages, husbands and wives, but condones adultery, and other obscene values. Real love is a mystery to most people. Most people never realize the true potential or value of love, nor do they learn to practice the art of love. Most people fail to realize is that true love is not always accompanied by romance. Romance is different from love. Romance is the emotional part of love that adds the sparkle in your eyes. Sometimes people mistake romance for love. It may even become a substitute for love. You can say the love is from the heart and romance is skin deep. Romance requires things the love does not, like gifts, surprises, and huge amounts of attention. Romance sometimes demands things that are contradict love. Romance condemns love that is not pleasing to the eye. People who demand to be loved before they allow themselves to love should not be surprised if no one gives them the love they are seeking because love is for the givers not the receivers. We have the power to love, but we cannot make others love us. We have a duty to love, but there are no guarantees that we will be loved. If you are truly a loving person, your entire m... ... middle of paper ... ...r love. When you love you are your most vulnerable to hurt. Sharing your love is the most risky thing you will ever do. It can either be the most rewarding effort or it can be the most devastating effort. If you invest yourself in someone, and give them your very best, and they respond positively to your love, you will experience great satisfaction. If, however, you invest in someone, and give them your very best, and they do not respond positively, or they do not respond at all, or they respond negatively, it is likely to be one of the most painful experiences of your life. People who have failed at love often vow to never loving again. To the person who has been hurt, love is perceived as the source of their great pain. Rejection is one aspect that nobody wants to live with. Nobody is happier than a person in love. Nobody is sadder than one whose love has failed.

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