| Dec 16, 2005 @ 7:50 AM |
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AngelLight
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I ask what I know may seem like such a simple question yet I ask it after posting a thread named
"Ok guys tell us..."
On that post some men were able to relate something really great a woman did for them, something that touched their heart, etc. Others were humorously sarcastic, and still others seemed saddened that they could not come up with much of anything that a woman did for them that was great, that made them feel good (loved?)...
And so it got me to thinking, what is love?; what is its true nature?; how do we know or recognize when we have experienced love?; how do we know, beyond certainty, that we have either given or received love? And, if we do not believe we have experiened true love, what can we do to have it manifest in our lives?
Thoughts, views.... 
[Edited on 12/16/2005 7:51 AM]
[Edited on 12/16/2005 7:54 AM]
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| Dec 16, 2005 @ 8:28 AM |
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jupitersstorm
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love is insubstantial,it is not something you can descibe or tell someone about,you have to FEEL it.
You cant force it,or even fake it. It is that feeling of happyness when your lover looks at you or you look at her.
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| Dec 16, 2005 @ 4:16 PM |
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mangolover60
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Well, that depends on what your definition of is is! 
Love is soothing
Love is happy
Love is sad
Love is exciting
Love is dangerous
Love is spaghetti with cherries on top.
I'm Sorry.
Opps meant never having to say.
I can't resist.
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| Dec 16, 2005 @ 9:00 PM |
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waiting41
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 I have been "waiting" and watching this particular forum all day. Somehow I am not surprised there are not more posts on it and I find this sad. I must admit it leaves me a little speechless. Once I learned in a good relationship that love was about what we put into the relationship without worrying about what we would "get" from the other person. The infatuation part always seems to come real easy. Think I will sleep on this one. 
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| Dec 16, 2005 @ 9:33 PM |
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MotownManiax
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Ok, to avoid waiting’s descent into bored slumber, here’s my definition:
Love is….
Sacrifice – the ability to take a few moments out of your busy schedule to make your partner feel special, that they mean something in your life – every day. A touch, a caress, a kind word, a hug, a kiss.
Understanding – sympathize on their bad days, revel in their happiness on the good ones.
Compassion – in a relationship’s darkest hour, avoid the temptation to patronize, ridicule, condescend, and push buttons.
Communication – talk things out even when your heart feels closed.
Vulnerability – don’t be afraid to laugh and cry in the most silly or emotional circumstances. Spontaneity has its place in most relationship situations.
I didn’t get any of this from a book or Internet look up. That’s the most important part of Love, don’t over-analyze or plan your feelings. They should already be there.
[Edited on 12/16/2005 9:39 PM]
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| Dec 16, 2005 @ 9:44 PM |
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AngelLight
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"It's official... Her account has been hacked"
I swear Mary, it's Waiting, no hacker hacked
Ok, maybe you're right, but only MAYBE ... 
And Mo, way to go bro 
Very beautiful........
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| Dec 16, 2005 @ 9:53 PM |
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wandaful123
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Wow Jeff, well said...
Love for me is feeling safe, safe to be and express my true inner self, and knowing I'm recieving the same honesty back.
Love is knowing someone trusts you implicitly. Tells you the truth and knows that even tho you may not agree it will not affect your "love" Love is allowing each other the freedom to be themselves and not trying to mold or shape them into what your ideals are.
Love is having the freedom to disagree without fear.
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| Dec 16, 2005 @ 9:54 PM |
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peaches_n_cream2002
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Love is sacrifice.
End.
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| Dec 16, 2005 @ 10:02 PM |
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Angel54214
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Honies...I home! 
That was a great post Motown..  Your awsome too! Hope the best on your endeavors as well.
Here is Angel's...
Love One Self: To love one self in full acceptance, always be excited to learn, to change and to take care of oneself's mind set. Be a good person, kind, caring, respectful and laugh often. Be an example of love.
Love Life: Look out over the whole world! Drink it all in and see the beauty of it. Be excited to live! Enjoy the small moments, wake up every day aware and thankful. Open all doors to explore the depths of a wonderful life and welcome it graciously.
Love People: Be there for everyone in your path. Give something to someone out of kindness and care. Make a sad child laugh, Help an elderly person, spend some moments reaching out and give a positive impression. Hug a friend and shake hands with a stranger. You will be a loving unforgetable memory.
My Self Motto is: To Live, To Learn, To Love, To Leave A Legacy... 
[Edited on 12/16/2005 10:03 PM]
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| Dec 16, 2005 @ 10:16 PM |
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AngelLight
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And all of this is because of Waiting
[Edited on 12/16/2005 10:43 PM]
[Edited on 12/16/2005 10:45 PM]
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| Dec 17, 2005 @ 7:24 AM |
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waiting41
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Anytime Angel. I knew the rest of the pack would follow. We sniff each other out like a bunch of hounddogs around this place.
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| Dec 17, 2005 @ 7:51 AM |
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MarysPlace
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Angel is great, isn't she? This is one girls forums Waiting will never sabatoge!
I have to admit, I have a list of girls not to sabotage. Waiting you're on it, but only because I don't want to divert your attention from sabotaging the others. 
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| Dec 17, 2005 @ 11:00 AM |
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Pete73052
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For some people it's "enlivening" not "sabotage"
So - Love is taking a person's worst and still wanting to be with them... OK, that can be abuse too, but still...
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| Dec 17, 2005 @ 11:04 AM |
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Angel54214
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Mary, you got the Christmas Spirt...
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| Dec 17, 2005 @ 11:31 AM |
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Classy_Blonde
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Angel5,
I love your motto.
I was kind of jealous of the guy's topic about their most memorable moment. Now, I get to join in.
Love is the little things.
Two examples come to mind.
I once dated a particular man for several years. At one point, he had a construction job. I would pack him lunches each morning, and I started putting surprise love notes in the bag. I even drew him a picture of our home, w/ the horse in the corral, and the dogs in the yard, and he and I holding hands in front of the house.
After a while, even his fellow workers looked forward to seeing what was in the lunch sack.
The second thing was when King Kong came out (years ago). When Kong was killed, I lost it. I burst into tears and it tore me up. 
The next day, my beau walked in the door and handed me a stuffed gorilla. He looked at me and said, "See? Kong didn't REALLY die!" Maybe silly, but a part of me believed it was true.
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| Dec 17, 2005 @ 11:34 AM |
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spongebob777
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Love is the little things.
That it is. I can look back over my life and think of hundreds of little things made my heart pound.
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| Dec 17, 2005 @ 11:34 AM |
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Angel54214
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Oh Classy...that is so nice he did that for you...can you imagine him trying to find it? Searching different stores or calling? I bet he smiled from the inside out when he spotted that little guy on the store shelf.
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| Dec 17, 2005 @ 12:56 PM |
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MarysPlace
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Mary, you got the Christmas Spirt...
Angel, you're on the list. :) You're just way too nice for me to mess with anything you say.
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| Dec 17, 2005 @ 1:57 PM |
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Angel54214
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Oh wow, thread gone 'Union'..can Angel buy stocks in the "Love" thread? I sure can use some...
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| Dec 17, 2005 @ 8:09 PM |
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AngelLight
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"Angel, you're on the list. :) You're just way too nice for me to mess with anything you say"
Thank you Mary
Thank you, with all sincerity. I know in the past we had a few rough moments on previous threads...
may peace and kindness and love find you wherever you go, wherever you are.
angel
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