2007-04-07 03:17:43 · 15 answers · asked by enki 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
True love should not have any limitations or conditions. The reality for most of us however is that love is conditional. We live in an imperfect world. There is always fine print. Always an escape clause. Always extenuating circumstances.
Some conditions are important. For instance, infidelity is a dealbreaker. It's unforgiveable. Anyone who betrays a relationship doesn't deserve to have it. Once you can't trust someone, it's over. (Just my opinion, of course.)
Abuse is a dealbreaker. If someone hurts you physically or psychologically, get out. They don't love you & you have to love yourself enough not to take abuse. You deserve better.
There are myriad things that may happen in a longterm relationship. Things you didn't plan on (that's why they say for better or for worse, but some worst things are intolerable. Sometimes you have to get out to save yourself.)
In real life, there will always be issues no matter how much you love each other. Sometimes you disagree. You get on each others' nerves. But you work it out. If it's real love, you commit to staying together even when it's tough.
There is a beautiful description of love in the Bible (Love is patient, kind, slow to anger, never jealous....) it is certainly idealistic perfect love. Something to strive for. Unknown how many of us actually achieve it.
The limitations on love are those that you have yourself. You put the boundaries on it. You define it. It's individual. Each person has a different experience of love. Each person has their own set of rules, expectations & beliefs.
Follow your heart.
Peace out.
:)
amp
2007-04-07 03:32:18 · answer #1 · answered by amp 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I think that is a limitation on love is having your love returned.You can love someone with your whole heart and being but are never guaranteed that they will love you back. However,if that love is returned then the limitation isn't there any longer. If you truly love someone there isn't anything you wouldn't do for them given the right circumstances.
*I really like your avatar.It's very artistic and appears somewhat mysterious.
2007-04-08 19:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by txrose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Limitations are setting a limit on what you do, only going so far. . . But with love, I have no limitations, I love my hubby with my whole heart, with everything I am. You gotta decide for yourself, 'How far am I willing to go for that person'.
. . . You know I was just sitting here, and thought... What if my hubby wanted to do something bad, illegal or painful to someone else... and wanted me to help ( not that he would) . . . I wouldn't be able to, so I guess I do have some limitations. Confusing, isn't it? Such is love.
2007-04-07 10:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by mouse 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes even the strongest love isn't enough to save someone with lets say depression. Also just because people love each there is still no guarantee that you won't be hurt both physically and emotionally. Love can leave scars which sometimes take many years to heal such as when someone dies
2007-04-07 11:06:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love's limitations depend on the other person's willingness to love you in return. One person can be head-over-heals in love with another and that person wouldnt even think twice about a relationship; therefor the first person's love can not go past simply longing for that other person.
2007-04-09 16:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by Toria 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Though at time it seems to; love cannot lead one down the path of destruction; a person happens to travel down the path of destruction, the mind takes over guiding them back to the right path; therefore love and mind must always and will always work hand in hand; for one cannot live without the other; though they can live seperately, the absence of the other weakens either one..
2007-04-07 10:24:24 · answer #6 · answered by Laela (Layla) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well....if one defines love from a philosophical point of view...love is boundless and has no limitations.
but in practical life....where a person's life is dominated by so many other things like responsibilities and duties...the limitations occur.
we limit it, we make it limitless....
on a humour note....the only blessing in form of limitation is that love cannot be bought by money.
2007-04-07 11:26:13 · answer #7 · answered by *~Hope~* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All the love in the world can not save a person from themselves. If they choose to be reckless and put their lives in danger. You can love someone with all your heart & soul, but that doesn't make them love you in return.
Love is a two way street. It must be given, reciprocated to be truely appreciated and effective in order to make a difference and change peoples lives.
The limitation of love is that it has no guarantee's. You can love ultimately & unconditionally, but all that love can not protect you from disappointment, grief and someone betraying your love.
2007-04-07 10:31:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Love is the Creator and care taker. It casts out fear. Limitations are fear. So, Love knows no limits.
2007-04-07 17:34:15 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love by definition has no limitations. It is unconditional, so it simply IS.
2007-04-07 10:21:05 · answer #10 · answered by Joe Elliott 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋