I've been in love twice... but have questioned the authenticity of that "love" when it ended. Does true love ever end?
Some people, myself included, have a tendency to over-emotionalize and some even tend to think they are in love, when they are not. I have friends who think they are in love with every guy they date and even some they never get the chance to date. It's funny, but sad.
The best definition of love is in the Bible and I don't care if you are a "believer" or not - you put it to the test for yourself and you'll see... There is no better checklist to confirm love. Love, of course, is not just a feeling - it is a choice. So, as a reminder to myself, lest I forget or allow my emotions to get ahead of me, here it is:
Love is patient
Love is kind
It does not envy
It does not boast
It is not proud
It is not rude
It is not self-seeking
It is not easily angered
It keeps no record of wrongs
Love does not delight in evil
But rejoices with the truth
It always protects
Always trusts
Always hopes
Always perseveres
Love never fails.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Hopefully I will have a relationship some day that truly mirrors this list... Where I can insert my name where it says "Love" and he can insert his name there as well. In fact, hopefully ALL of my relationships will mirror this list some day. I'm not there yet...
That being said, when or if I get to that point with someone, why are the words "I Love You" so difficult to spit out? If you love someone, shouldn't you tell them?
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