How do you differentiate "conditions" and "expectations" in love?
By manong05
@manong05 (5027)
Philippines
October 5, 2009 9:17am CST
Are they different? I believe that true love is always unconditional. We don't give conditions that when the partner fails to do, the feeling of love is gone too.
On the other hand, lovers expect something, at least, to be faithful in the relationship and lots of other small things, like being sweet, caring and thoughful.
What do you think?
Any opinion?
1 response
@votenoonpineapple (235)
• Canada
5 Oct 09
I don't think anyone should have expectations. Hopes maybe, but not expectations.
If you expect things to be a certain way, and they most likely won't be, you're only going to feel let down, or resentful down the road.
I can understand certain conditions, though. For example, the other person shouldn't be abusive (physically, emotionally, verbally, etc), they shouldn't cheat on you, they should treat you with respect, etc.
@votenoonpineapple (235)
• Canada
5 Oct 09
I guess, in the sense that the condition is that they treat you well. If someone doesn't respect you, and generally treats you like garbage, you shouldn't love them, no.
In essence, you can't have love without respect, and if the respect isn't there, it can't be real love.
