Love is........

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Love is........

Caring unselfishly for another more than one cares for oneself.

Forgiving others shortcomings and focusing on their strengths.

Sacrificing to bring others joy.

Rubbing noses or toes without actually saying much.

Respecting another enough to be faithful to them.

Exercising patience with those who may not match our speed.

Showing genuine compassion for others.

Showing affection (not lust) for others.

Being there in time of others needs.

Standing up for others instead of gossiping, backbiting or backbiting.

Calling, writing, e-mailing, texting and/or visiting 'just because'.

Keeping watch to assure another's safety or wellbeing.

Respecting another's personal boundaries.

Respecting another's differences.

Using tender words rather than words that hurt, demean or denigrate such as sarcasms, vulgar, cuss or curse words.

Correcting another with being overly critical or judgmental.

Donating blood or an organ to save another's life.

Praying or interceding on behalf of another.

Sponsoring another's education, medical care, trip or other need if/when you can afford to.

Showing understanding even if you do not have a solution to another's challenges or problems.

Causing or adding to someone's joy, instead of causing or adding to their sorrow.

Giving advice that will contribute to another's progress instead of sabotaging their efforts.

Being genuinely happy for others rather than envying.

Blessing rather than cursing.

Seeking peace rather than turmoil.

Sincere not pretentious or hypocritical.

Seeking laughter rather than tears.

Generous not selfish.

Remaining loyal even in times of adversity.

Complementing rather than denigrating.

Sharing rather than competing.

Giving rather than simply taking.

Being kind rather than mean.

Showing repentance rather than being defiant or unnecessarily stubborn. [Saying sorry when it's necessary.]

Respecting another's body.

Being honest, instead of lying, cheating and stealing.

Making time to share the interests of those we say we care for.

Being sensitive rather than callous.

Appreciating rather than condemning.

Cxsm
16th Feb.'08

Feel free to add your own or other coined expressions of what love is.

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"The only time you have to live is while you're alive, so live your life well." -Cxsm

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Saying 'Three Little Words'.

There are many things that we can do to perk up and strengthen our interpersonal relationships. Yet the most effective involves the saying of just three words. When spoken or conveyed, these statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled. The following three-word phrases can enrich every relationship.

I'LL BE THERE:
If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night, to take a sick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down some miles from home, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase "I'll be there." Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to them and us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility.

I MISS YOU:
Perhaps more marriages could be saved and strengthened if couples simply and sincerely said to each other "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved. Consider how ecstatic you would feel, if you received an unexpected phone call from your spouse in the middle of your workday, just to say "I miss you."

I RESPECT YOU:
Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the feeling that another person is a true equal. If you talk to your children as if they were adults you will strengthen the bonds and become close friends. This applies to all interpersonal relationships.

MAYBE YOU`RE RIGHT:
This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoring frayed emotions. The flip side to "maybe your right" is the humility of admitting, "Maybe I'm wrong". Let's face it. When you have a heated argument with someone, all you do is cement the other person's point of view. They, or you, will not change their stance and you run the risk of seriously damaging the relationship between you. Saying "maybe you're right" can open the door to further explore the subject, in which you may then have the opportunity to get your view across in a more rational manner.

PLEASE FORGIVE ME:
Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up that he has been in the wrong, which is saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

I THANK YOU:
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.

COUNT ON ME:
A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds people. Those that are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there indicating you can "count on me."

LET ME HELP:
The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and help.

I UNDERSTAND YOU:
People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel the other person accepts and understands them. Letting your spouse know in so many little ways that you understand them, is one of the most powerful tools for healing your relationship. This applies to any relationship.

I LOVE YOU:
Perhaps the most important three words that you can say. Telling someone that you truly love them satisfies a person's deepest emotional needs. The need to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted. Your family, your friends and you, all need to hear those three little words. "I love you."

GOD BLESS YOU!
(These are 3 words too, right?)

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LadyK

I used to say that Love is when you care about someone more than yourself and you are willing to do anything for them.