True Love

Have you ever noticed how the love shown on movies and television often bares no resemblance to real life love?

In the media, love is always passionate, problems between lovers are resolved by screaming matches followed by a wild night of sex, and the kids always manage to disappear when they need to be gone. Ummm, sure.

My experience with love is, yes, there are times of passion. But, most days, a gentle touch on the back or a
long hug conveys more meaning than fits of rage or wild sex. And, I'm not sure, but I think my kids have a built in conflict detector that compels them to constantly interrupt any argument or making up time.
There's another difference between media love and real life love. With media love, everyone usually ends up happy at the end of the story. With real life love--true love--you are willing to make any sacrifice to make the other person happy. Even if that sacrifice leaves you hurting. For, when you truly love someone, it's only when you know you have done all in your power to make him or her happy do you feel truly content.

     

“True love doesn't have a happy ending, because true love never ends. Letting go is one way of saying I love you.”