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AliCat · 06-14-2001, 05:59 PM

I once had a friend tell me that it's when you're down to your last lifesaver, and it's your favorite flavor, and your only thought is to give it to your loved one.

I agree with all Aurican's answers.

I met my husband over the internet. It took us a while to realize it was love, but later I realized I had started falling in love right from the start. About two or three weeks after we started writing each other, he told me that he was going away for a weekend with a girl he'd been seeing on and off, and that the weekend might change their relationship. I barely knew this guy at the time, but my heart about tore with the thought of losing him. And as far as I knew at the time, I didn't know him well enough to love him.

I think another thing that's important is loving a person for who they are, knowing all their faults. Anyone can love the good parts, but you have to go in knowing it is NOT your mission to change this person -- you have to love them for everything that they are (even if you don't love the faults, you have to be willing to accept the package or learn how to live with it).

For instance, I snore. Nothing I can change. My husband can accept that, for all the good things I have to give as well.

And just to put in my two cents on marriage and/or other forms of permanent relationship, make sure you and your mate agree or can live with the other's opinions on the important stuff, like childrearing, having children, how you handle money, ambition, and so forth. If you're a compulsive gambler and your mate is careful with money, you're in for years of pain.

06-14-2001, 05:59 PM	#7
AliCat Drow Warrior Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Waynesboro, VA, USA Posts: 255	I once had a friend tell me that it's when you're down to your last lifesaver, and it's your favorite flavor, and your only thought is to give it to your loved one. I agree with all Aurican's answers. I met my husband over the internet. It took us a while to realize it was love, but later I realized I had started falling in love right from the start. About two or three weeks after we started writing each other, he told me that he was going away for a weekend with a girl he'd been seeing on and off, and that the weekend might change their relationship. I barely knew this guy at the time, but my heart about tore with the thought of losing him. And as far as I knew at the time, I didn't know him well enough to love him. I think another thing that's important is loving a person for who they are, knowing all their faults. Anyone can love the good parts, but you have to go in knowing it is NOT your mission to change this person -- you have to love them for everything that they are (even if you don't love the faults, you have to be willing to accept the package or learn how to live with it). For instance, I snore. Nothing I can change. My husband can accept that, for all the good things I have to give as well. And just to put in my two cents on marriage and/or other forms of permanent relationship, make sure you and your mate agree or can live with the other's opinions on the important stuff, like childrearing, having children, how you handle money, ambition, and so forth. If you're a compulsive gambler and your mate is careful with money, you're in for years of pain.