put love under a microscope can love survive? In Gulliver's Travels Gulliver discovers that the closer one gets to seeing the other(in the land of the Giants) the more one notices imperfections. I read a short story in college called "The Potion." The young man wanted a potion that would make the target of his desire fall madly in love with him. The price was cheap, the antidote was expensive. Be careful of what you wish for, it may come true. If you look too closely, you might not like what you find.
2006-07-15 04:57:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
very interesting question, I can reply to it with a quote by Nietzsche I very much like -"People who comprehend a thing to its very depths rarely stay faithful to it forever. For they have brought its depths into the light of day: and in the depths there is always much that is unpleasant to see." I think this statement can become true for love as well, however it is up to you to make the choice. If you learn to lo love, despite, rather than because, and if you form a strong emotional bond I believe your love will survive even the most analytical scrutiny.
2006-07-15 06:07:40 · answer #1 · answered by inDmood 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Real love is learning to love the flaws and imperfections in the person you're looking at. If you had told me ten years ago that I would think a man with hair growing out of his ears, his nose and across his shoulders was sexy, I would have told you that you were on crack. Same for personality flaws. My husband can't remember to do anything unless he's been reminded 17 times, and I find it endearing (and, okay, annoying), but he puts up with me losing everything I own on a daily basis. Nobody's perfect, but if you decide to make it work, then you make it work. If you decide to let things fall apart, then nothing you do will be quite right. It's all a matter of perspective.
2006-07-15 05:04:44 · answer #2 · answered by Julia L. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is true of everything, not just love. Close scrutiny of anything, even your own life, reveals imperfections and can be useful in making changes or determining areas of compromise. The question is, can you live with the problems you see. Nothing and nobody is perfect, but if the person or situation fits you without chafing, then what do the imperfections matter?
2006-07-15 05:06:09 · answer #3 · answered by trb1967 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sufficed
2016-10-07 02:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, too many people analyze the one they love and become unhappy. If you have love just enjoy it, why scrutinize and lose it? Besides what if the microscope were turned on you?
2006-07-15 05:06:05 · answer #5 · answered by Pumpkin Head 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry for you man
but when i take a close look at myself i know exactly what i am gonna find
and i like what i find.
I will never look at you from 1 inch, dont worry
have a good one
2006-07-15 05:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by yukasdog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋