Recently I had been reading a classmate’s blog which was responding to someone else’s blog about the meaning of the word: love.
It is true that today people use the word love like it’s just another word to describe feelings for someone, or something. 50 years ago if someone’s significant other said: “I love you,” they really meant it and it was a big deal! Today, people can be dating for a week and already say “I love you.” The fact of the matter is, they are losing sight of what love truly is. It isn’t just a word you can throw around like it’s no big deal, it has to come from the heart and must be meant whole heartedly. You hear many people saying, “I love my cell phone!” or “I love this coffee!” but do they really love it?? Love is defined (by dictionary.com) as 1. a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. Love in your family is an unconditional love that will always be there for you no matter what. Love in a relationship is a butterflies-in-your-stomach, whirlwind, love drunk feeling and you care deeply for the person you are with. It is hard to imagine a 13-year old couple feeling that for each other when they are so young and naïve. Saying “I love you” isn’t just saying, I like you, you’re hot. It’s I love everything about you, and your flaws are what make you special. That is why the feeling of love involves much thought and should not be simply thrown about, but saying it should not be a thoughtless routine. One must say it and mean it! =)
I found this on stumbleupon.com
