The Complexity of Simple Love

What is love? If ten persons were randomly selected to answer this question, each would give a response relating to their perception of what love is. The truth is there is no single simple definition of the word “LOVE”. The complexity of this simple word called love is what makes it more valuable. It is the complexity of the word that adds to its value. So, what is LOVE?

Love is a feeling. A feeling that you can never somehow find the right words to describe. Love is the racing of your heart when that special someone is around you. Love is not forced. Love is action not something simply said. Simply saying I love you is not love. You can say it but you do not have to mean it..

You know that you love someone if when you pray, you pray for that someone more than you do for yourself. You know that it is love, if you can without hesitation sacrifice your way of life to be with that person. (Compromise) You are in love I you can die to yourself; forsaking your needs to include that of you partner.

Love is like your faith and belief in God. Love is not selfish. It is always kind. You know that you love someone when amidst all the confusion and bustling of a busy work day, even if it’s just for a split second, that special someone face dashes across your mind and a warm smile fills your heart making you know that you are his/hers as he/she is yours.  Love is understanding, patient and never boastful. Love is wanting the best your partner. If you love someone you should love them for who they are not what you want them to be. It is not trying to change that person. There must be some meeting point. Love is supporting that someone, walking every step of the way with them until they have soared beyond the stars.

Love is like a spider’s web. It starts out small but then develops into something so complex and beautiful. And that is the complexity of simple love.