a (1) : strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties <maternal love for a child> (2) : attraction based on sexual desire : affection and tenderness felt by lovers (3) : affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests <love for his old schoolmates> b : an assurance of love <give her my love>
2: warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion <love of the sea>
3a : the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration <baseball was his first love> b (1) : a beloved person : darling —often used as a term of endearment (2) British —used as an informal term of address
But what is love really? We tell people that we love them. We tell that special guy/girl that we are so in love with them and no one else can every change that. But are we truly in love? Love can be dangerous depending on how you use it. As I tweeted earlier, love is like a loaded shotgun; be careful how you handle it. You just may get shot. As a 30yr old woman I can say that I have been in love and I have had my share of what I thought was love. You live and learn, but we die and forget it all. Now I am curious to know as high school juniors and seniors, how do you define love? Me, personally, believe that this is the best definition of love: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13: 4-13 (from the Greatest Book ever written)
Sending Love! Ms. A
In my eyes love is when you love who you are with someone and whom they are. When no matter how mad they may make you, you still love them. When you get this vibe like they're the only one you want to spend your life with. No matter how many others try to get at you, you remain committed to that one person. Love is a word better shown and felt that spoken.
ReplyDeleteTil this day i dont really know the meaning of love. I hate to see these people be in love with someone who doesnt love you back. Thats why im so careful with my heart.
ReplyDeletei agree that love is very dangerous. it can hurt like crap but its also what you make it. if you love someone there i think there is nothing that you wont do to show that person you love them. i also believe that love is based on understanding. but also that you have to compormise in order to be successful in it because no two people are alike & we all have different views & opinions. love is better as a verb than a noun.
ReplyDeleteLove is a very powerful emotion. You will do crazy thing when you think you're in love. Be careful who you trust with you heart, just because you love them doesn't mean the feeling is mutual. They could break your heart and walk away without a second glance in your direction.
ReplyDeleteYes love is very strong, but most people confuse it with lust.People will do some crazy things and make the heart go BOOM!!.It's the key to know the difference.
ReplyDeleteLove is... No comment!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove is too complicated for me but it as complicated as it is, it has its good moments.
ReplyDeleteLove can hurt when you abuse it, but real love will never hurt nor forsake you. Love is used in many ways. You love your family because they are always there for you. When you love you significant other you love them by making them feel good of themselves to make them happy in many ways.
ReplyDeleteTo me love is finding someone that treat you with the UP MOST respect. They make you feel good about yourself and supports everything you do.
ReplyDeleteTo me the book of Corinthians becayse it touches on love in all aspects. Not only does it describe love as a relationship btween man and woman but also love for your family, and love for people. Corinthians captures love in all of it's essence.
ReplyDeleteTo me love is just a four letter word that exist but people use it for many different reasons depending on how they feel about that person at that time, honestly. Love can be harmful though but everyone has there different opinions.
ReplyDeleteLove is a powerful word, but it's how you care for someone. You can love someone, but you can also dislike them. Love is also hurtful. Be cautious when you tell someone you love them, because they may say they love you, but don't mean it.
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of people misuse the word love
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