Your definition of love!

United States
March 1, 2012 9:50am CST
What do you think is the main reason a relationship lasts? Is it communication? Understanding? Me, I think it is that two people agree 100% on the definition of love. I just found out many see love as a compromise.But I do not. So if I had met a guy who thought he Had compromise All the time the relationship wouldn't last. My dear friend says she couldn't be with a guy who agreed with her all the time. Me? I wouldn't stay if I had to have fights. Our definition of love is different. So it isn't the little things but the definition of the love you share that is so important. Your thoughts.
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@jenn88 (57)
• Philippines
1 Mar 12
u dont have to have a meaning to know love... or u dont have to know love to have its meaning... its plain n simple love is love nothing more n nothing less.... it doenst mean u have to fight always to know love that ridiculous... it doesnt mean that u have to be happy n gay n smile n laugh to know that u are inlove i doesnt have to mean u need to get hurt or compromise to give love or it doesnt have to be all about this n that to know love.... love is just love... but when a person never did experience love then he is not living life at all... love is love and when u love i live n when u live that when u start to see life as what it is... it is love.. :D all things accounted for... it depends on everybodies unique experience about love that give its meaning... :D so.. if u say u love a person that its good! coz in a way.. u are giving love its meaning but in ur own unique way... :D
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• United States
2 Mar 12
Thanks for your response. I feel so much better. I finally love someone and he loves me. That's all that matter. I hope you have a love in your life too. Take Care.
@jenn88 (57)
• Philippines
1 Mar 12
on the second sentence its suposed to be: u DO have to know love to have its meaning... in ur own view,,,.. heheheh :D
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• Brazil
1 Mar 12
I believe in communication and comprehension. Sometimes all couples will have fights, but we need to know how to deal with this things. For me, the way you resolve your differences will show how long your relationship will last. When two people agree in almost everything, a little difference can become a big problem for them, because they can not know how to deal with this. Some couples fight a lot, but in the end they understand the point of each other and get a reasonable solution and they can be very happy. As we say: "The similar things will make you to like someone, but are the differences who will say if you love him.". We need different ideas and thoughts and we need to change ours sometimes to grow up.Happy mylotting.
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• United States
1 Mar 12
Then once again , what I feel can't be love? Just because I don't fight with my guy , I don't love him? I know I will Never change so the relationship will Never last? The one point od view we don't agree on , we don't discuss. it isn't the elephant in the room either.
• Brazil
1 Mar 12
I think we have a little misunderstood here. I have never said we need to fight with our partner to love him. I just said that is not because we fight we don't love the person. As I said the point is communication and comprehension. The most important is to find a good way to deal with your differences, because some couples don't know how to do it and it can cause a broke in the most times. I try to talk with my partner to find a solution. You told me you don't discuss with your partner. If it works for you two, great! That is the solution you found to keep a healthy relationship. Some people just change their idea and do whatever their partner wants. It is not wrong too, if it works for them. The problem is when you have a difference and you can't deal with that. You just fight, get angry and never solve it. Sometime it will become to big for anyone who pass by this kind of situation. I hope I make myself clearer now. Happy mylotting.
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• United States
2 Mar 12
Yes it is clearer now. My guy and I were friends Way before we fell for each other. So We talked to each other often and about everything. The one thing we didn't see eye to eye on was so minor.That is why we don't have to talk about it. If there were Anything so big that avoiding it would make it bigger or if bringing it up would start WW3, then I would have been gone long ago. I assume veryone is as stubborn as I so why argue?
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
2 Mar 12
Just goes to show that its different for different people....for me its sharing common interests so that you have lots to talk about..when the spark gets a little dull you will need tons of things to talk about...and as you grow old sharing your interests....but love is also sticking by one another...no matter what.
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• United States
2 Mar 12
And if you can share both of your visions with the same person, then it is true love.
• India
2 Mar 12
You are right my friend. I also agree with you.
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• United States
2 Mar 12
I define love as a feeling for another person that is so strong that you would rather something happen to you then them. When thinking about losing that person chokes you up and makes you want to cry. When every plan you have in your future involves your significant other. When no matter how the person looks at a given time you think they are the most attractive person in the world inside and out.
@JJ4Ever (4693)
• United States
15 Mar 12
Love is having an honest relationship where there are very few differences. When the two people have too many differences, they tend to focus on those and clash over them rather than being able to agree on most everything and move forward. My husband and I are so much alike it's almost scary, but I love that! He just gets it, and I don't have explain to him why I am the way I am because he's the same way. I don't know how your friend can see it the opposite way. They say "opposites attract," but I don't think that's true most of the time. There are some areas in the relationship where people should be different, but most of the time if they don't agree it can become a real problem. Love doesn't mean compromise. Compromise, to me, means that you're with someone you have nothing in common with, so you compromise to stay together and force the relationship to work. I'm glad my hubby didn't compromise when he found me. He got to know me for who I am, and I don't have to be someone different around him just so he'll stay with me. I'm glad he loves me for who I am! Love also thrives on communication. How can you have a relationship with someone you never share things with? I'm still learning things about my husband, and I enjoy that. When we're open and honest with each other, we have the best time. I agree with you - I couldn't stay with someone if we fought all the time. That would only tell me that we are too different and can't make it work. Yes, if the definition of love is the same, they'll stay together forever!
• United States
16 Mar 12
I'm not alone! For a while there I thought Everyone save me Had to compromise! I'm glad you didn't either.as for your definition all I can say is
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• United States
16 Mar 12
When I was young , I thought love wasn't meant for me so I never looked for it.I never thought I would grow old because I wouldn't let myself Get that old. It is strange to have a guy who loves me As Is. I feel so sorry for the woman who thinks she has to be something other than herself to be loved.
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@JJ4Ever (4693)
• United States
16 Mar 12
Thanks for the three thumbs up! I'm so glad I didn't compromise on the type of guy I wanted to be with for the rest of my life. When I was young, I felt that if I didn't find a guy by a certain age, I'd just have to settle so I wouldn't be alone. I would've been miserable. Settling for any guy to me just means unhappiness. I'd rather be who I am, and if my guy doesn't like it he can go. My man found me, and thankfully, like your man he stuck around!
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@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
8 Mar 12
Well, there is no such thing as perfection. Now that that is out of the way, I do know that not everyone will see things the same way all the time. If someone was to agree with you all the time, would mean that that person is more of a lame sap. Everyone has their own opinions and that is a good thing. Lets ay you decide you want to go out for dinner, and you want italian food. Your partner says, well I don't mind going to dinner, but I would rather have chinese. Thats where a compromise comes in. It is not a major issue nor is it life threatening. My definition of love is unconditional. Meaning what ever I do or she does, we love them the same no matter what. I think I see it like most people do.
• United States
9 Mar 12
Hello my name is Sad Sap!Lol! Haven't you noticed that we Have agreed about 90% of the time!There is such a thing as a perfect match. Meaning your flaws are accepted by them and you accept their flaws. With that dinner question that is when take out comes in. I'll have Italian, let's face it I will have pizza, and he can have Chinese. No compromise needed. See my definition of love is I want his happiness Just as much as I want my own. That is why if my guy wanted children or a dog I would leave so his dream could come true. I want him to be happy even if it is without me.
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• United States
21 Mar 12
I'm the opposite, I know if i were to marry my guy , it would ruin things. Or should I say I would ruin things.
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@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
20 Mar 12
I get your point. I never actually thought of ordering out and getting both. Good idea. That would take compromise out of the equation. But there still is an element of compromise. Like I said before, nothing major. If one spouse ants children and one doesn't then they should not be together. But if they both agree then thats fine. The sad part about marriage, aside from vein institutionalized, is that it seems to become more of a business partnership. Thats why being with T just feels much more free. Even if I married T, I know there would be no pressure. No stress. So, if I ever though about marriage again, I would only marry T, no one else.
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• United Arab Emirates
1 Mar 12
Well...I think different persons define LOVE in different ways!! I have a friend, married from last 5 yrs. She does not want her husband to talk to his mother/sister. That friend tells that she feels like her LOVE is being shared with her mom in law and sis in law...I dont understand how can she think in this way...This means for her LOVE is nothing but POSSESSIVENESS. For me LOVE is about understanding each other, committed to each other and off course caring for each other...
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• United States
1 Mar 12
That is sad. I fear for her relationship . He will sometime blow up and go see his family. My definition of love is wanting the other's happiness as much as I want my own.
• United States
2 Mar 12
He has already stopped listening. I bet he is sneaking out to see his family.It is already the beginning of the end.
• United Arab Emirates
1 Mar 12
Ya really... I feel very bad for her husband.Poor guy.. You know, I have tried several times to make her understand that she should not bring this type of thinking to her mind. But she never listens..Now a days, she is complaining that her husband is ignoring her ...I told her to change her behavior, otherwise it will be difficult to save the marriage. How many days her husband will listen to this non sense??
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@SViswan (12051)
• India
21 Apr 12
In my eyes, love is definitely not a compromise. But with love and understanding, each of the partners might compromise on certain aspects at different points of time. Maybe compromise is the wrong word to use since the partners do not think of it as compromising...more of adjusting since they love each other. I don't like fights and arguments either....I prefer discussions even when the partner might not agree with my view point.
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@SViswan (12051)
• India
22 Apr 12
Exactly!
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• United States
21 Apr 12
If you respect each other, then you can agree to disagree!
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
2 Mar 12
My defination of love is quite different. My defination of love means honesty,communication,understadning,compromise and wanting to spend the rest of your life with that person! Love is also a very weird! It can blur your judgement. Make you act stupid. It can be the best feeling in the world and the worst feeling in the world! That is my defenition of love.
• United States
2 Mar 12
Agree save the compromise part. Some love can be blind but I have found true love can open your eyes to things that have always been there!
@Zer0Stats (1147)
• India
1 Mar 12
Hmm..as we all know,love is happiness and a feeling of fulfillment.Love is that "right" feeling you get when you are with someone,that want to be around them and you feel proud that you are with them.But,there is a difference between loving someone and being in love with someone.Many people tend to not notice that and relationships don't last long anymore
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• United States
1 Mar 12
" falling In love" is what you described for me. Wanting to be with them 24/7! But to love is to want their happiness just as much as you want your own. this may mean letting them go and follow a dream you can't share.
@crystal11 (157)
• Malaysia
2 Mar 12
In my opinion, love is overrated. It is a state of being, a fantasy based on fairy tales! There are no guarantees in life! Just because you "love" someone does not mean you will be with him/her for the rest of your life. People change with time. Nothing remains the same, change is inevitable. If the couple can adapt to the changes and communicate with each other, "love" endures. Try not to change each other and accept each other the way he/she is.
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• United States
3 Mar 12
If we are lucky , we get our share of forever with our lover. not everything changes. And not everyone changes. I do agree that if there is a change, love will endure if a couple can adapt. I'm so sorry you think love is overrated.I think it is great. Take Care.
@deodavid (4150)
• Philippines
2 Mar 12
Hi there sarahruthbeth, I think compromise is one thing, yeah it is a part of love without compromise a lot of people would be alone. Not everybody is perfectly matched boys and girls even guys and guys and girls and girls. No one is so perfectly matched not to have compromise. And i guess true love means being with a person whom you couldn't live without.
• United States
2 Mar 12
My guy and I are the exception. We are so perfectly matched that Neither one of us compromises!
• India
2 Mar 12
I think my definition of love is a good friendship. If he/she wouldn't your a good friend then he/she don't your a good lover. My best friend in my lover. She share every problem,fun and every think with me. She communication understanding with me. I thing a good friendship is growth a love.
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@axlrate7 (1398)
• Philippines
2 Mar 12
That was my friend told me before, thanks to you and I suddenly remember that. Anyway, this friend of mind is married and he knows lot things by experienced and I always ask him many general questions, and this kind of topic is one of it, and he called her wife his best friend.
• India
2 Mar 12
I think my definition of love is a good friendship. If he/she wouldn't your a good friend then he/she don't your a good lover. My best friend in my lover. She share every problem,fun and every think with me. She communication understanding with me. I thing a good friendship is growth a love.
• United States
2 Mar 12
I agree. My guy is my best friend.
@sohel741 (28)
• Bangladesh
2 Mar 12
hello friend i dont have girlfriend so i can not write about this thanks
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• United States
2 Mar 12
Yes you can. Do you believe When, not if but when, you have a girlfriend she will agree on your definition of love? Or do you picture you both blending your views on love. See you can anwer this. Thanks for stopping by!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
2 Mar 12
I'm not one to want to have fights all the time either. Life is too short for that stuff. I think that definitions of love are basically the same...it is what we tolerate or want out of a relationship that differs.
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@kheydia (882)
• Philippines
2 Mar 12
uhm, there are many definitions of love... But here are some of my thoughts about love in a relationship, when you love someone you are willing to give chance to the other, more of your partner than to yourself, you cannot afford to hurt him/her physically or emotionally, you cannot afford to hurt her/his love ones. But you cannot tolerate if he or she is doing bad, correct him/her in a nice and loving way.. And always express it in words and actions...