My definition of love is: Service, Sacrifice, and Unselfishness.
I think love is kind, patient, trusting, faithful, enduring, committed, and forgiving. LOVE IS A CHOICE, not something that just happens to you.
According to the media, love is fun, exciting, romantic, physical, happy, and fleeting. Love can be all of these things at times, but none of them defines love. If you buy into this definition of love, can you see how you would have a problem staying committed to a relationship after the newness and romance has worn off?
Marriage is a life-long (or eternal) commitment. At times, marriage can be difficult, boring, frustrating, and heartbreaking. But at other times, love can be joyous, wonderful, calm, and stable. The important thing is staying committed through the difficult times, so you can enjoy the good times. Sometimes the horizon looks so bleak that one might think that all the good times are in the past. That is when service, sacrifice and unselfishness are most important. Service, sacrifice and unselfishness are a magic formula that can improve any relationship.
When you get married, you are making the choice to love that person forever. Throughout your marriage, you have to keep making the choice every day to love your spouse. When your love is running thin, serve your spouse. Sacrifice for them. Put them first. Soon you'll be back on track and feelin' the love. :)
When you get married, you are making the choice to love that person forever. Throughout your marriage, you have to keep making the choice every day to love your spouse. When your love is running thin, serve your spouse. Sacrifice for them. Put them first. Soon you'll be back on track and feelin' the love. :)
How did I miss this post?! So true! I love your definition. Thanks for sharing.
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