THE BLOSSOMING OF FRIENDSHIP TO LOVE Love ... a small word for such a complex emotion. There is no simple explanation for it, because love is made up of many things. It cannot be measured, because it is a feeling... All the money in the world cannot buy love: it has to be earned. It does not happen by wishing; it must come about naturally. Love is not an instantaneous emotion, but something that grows slowly between two people, maturing with time. Once love has reached maturity, there is no stronger bond between two people. To love someone means being comfortable and at ease with them, sharing confidences knowing that they will be understood and held in trust. It means respecting each other's dignity and never being demanding. To love someone means having a genuine concern for them, being able to sense that something is wrong without being told. It is understanding the other person's problems, moods, and Love is sharing the good and the bad, the hopes and the dreams, the amusing times and the serious times. It's doing things together, yet leaving room for each to grow as an individual. How do I know these things about love? Because each night, I dream of developing a friendship which leads down this road. Life is short, yet always potentially adventurous!!!!! |
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