How wonderful it is to wake up
every day knowing that you are in love and that someone loves you back. That romantic feeling is intensified on February; the love month, by
advertisements, promotions, and greetings that highlight what society dictates to
be done this time of the year.
A simple question and answer
turned serious talk among my friends when I asked them their definition of
love. It was intended for my discussion class last month but I thought it
wouldn’t hurt to share their view on this so popular emotion.
The majority said that love is
sacrificing. We give something of ourselves up for the happiness of someone – time, efforts, you name it. They
continued that by doing so, relationships are strengthened. Compromising came
in second; giving and taking, meeting halfway, and all that. Being contented
even though we get less than what we are giving. Then suddenly everyone was comparing,
justifying, and going against each other’s thoughts of the matter. The rule was
to define love with a word and use a sentence to support it. So I had to cut
them off and move on before it escalated into a fight.
One in another group shyly
mentioned that understanding is what love is; no matter the differences. And by understanding, we come to
accept the person as a whole – both
strengths and weaknesses. The discussion came to a halt when someone said “love
is in our hearts. We do everything to trust and be trusted in return. Through
trust, respect, and open communication blossom, making a good relationship.” (jaw
dropped)
All these interpretations are
just a few of the many we can come up with.
Whatever meaning we believe in
(or even though we don't), clearly love never fails and we have the power to build
a strong foundation for lasting love – for
what it’s worth. Happy Valentine’s Day.
