Who knows what LOVE truly means?

Question

Someone told me that if one has never been hurt by it then can not know what it means. Is that true?

Answer 1

I'm stumped. Another example of "spare the rod, spoil the child?" by that person? Human-to-human love. Mother to child? Father to child? Man to woman (insert other preferences here)?

I guess I am not capable of it since I can't explain it other than biochemical reactions: hormones in all cases. The body's machinery sets things in motion, with the birth of a child and the chemical bond produced for the mother and child.

Eh, I'd better have coffee. I'm sounding too serious and I've just woken. Plus, the local high school is having their homecoming parade outside my window.

Answer 2

Yes it is true , if you've never truely experienced love and you just glide from 1 relationship to the next you couldnt know the pain of loving , which some may say is a good thing especially when/if it ends.

My idea of love is not every one's idea but have a read and then decide if this is how you view love or if maybe other variation's are on hand.

The start of a new relationship has the lust lasting usually about 9 to 15 month's if there arent to many stress issues like money , kid's , ex partners so on and so forth.

By the 2nd year your still lusting , but you have more admiration and pride in your chosen partner.

When you reach the 3 year mark , your lust is fading into comfortability , you respect your spouse more and the honour and pride of knowing they are yours needs to be shown more in public then before .Your devotion to your spouse has set in about this time.
By the 4th year it's love and I mean true blown full love.A lot of people confuse lust with love and thats what they base their feelings and emotions on.

Love is about committment , trust , honesty , loyalty , devotion , admiration , the ability to be true to the spouse chosen without 2nd guessing or wondering what if.Love is about the comfortability and acceptance of life as it bring's you peace and happiness and harmony , it's about not feeling the need to get fine jewelry , cars , boats , houses , or going out for romantic dinner's that cost more then the couch you sit on at home to eat pizza.

Love is about accepting one's flaws and mistake's and being able to forgive .Love is about alot of thing's , but only love grown from true faith in the belief of love can bring everything I have listed.

Your heart and soul belong's to that person , you watch them when they walk in front of you and have your breath taken away , they turn you on without even touching you , I've experienced this twice in my life , my 1st true love died when I was 16 he was 17 , my 2nd true love is still in my life , you know it's love when you cant let go.

Answer 3

love means a lot of things, depending upon your experiences and your interaction with others

love can be a reaction to when others give or show love and care to you...it can be inspiration to care or be kind to others out of empathy and compassion...

I've had people say they love me enough to justify harm....not what I think you had in mind, but they spanked the child and did not spare the rod out of love....I love them so much I never went back home once I had the option

hard love? no

I think love is a response when people or self connects internally, spiritually, mentally, physically or emotionally and we have a hard time expressing it.

generally love is termed as "beneficial" as opposed to hate and fear driven actions that usually are hurtfull / harmful

love is a variable with infinite meaning, thankfully

Answer 4

I'm afraid you're asking a question to which it's meaning is infinite and versatile. Love comes in many forms and is performed in many ways. The meaning of love differs from one host to the next . One's expression and perception of love is different for everyone. To one, love may mean kisses and hugs and feelings of bliss, while another may view it with compassion, loyalty and respect, to even the most simplest of actions, such as taking the newspaper to your Grandfather or having your Mother make your favorite meal. Whatever it is, it's those virtues that holds a different meaning and validity of love for each individual. But, regardless of it's meaning, it's something that we all strive for and need and as long as we have "Love " in our lives and in our hearts, that's good enough for me.

Answer 5

Everyone will have their own definition of what love truly means to them. But what it means to me is standing by someone through anything. Being willing to sacrafice anything for them. Its not feeling like they are judging you. You can just be you around whomever it is that you love. That is how I knew that I actually loved my husband. I know others meanings will be different but this is mine.

Answer 6

I agree with Donna W. Love is something special between two people.You'd always want the best for them.Their thoughts will make you smile even when your having a tough time.Love for someone for whom you'd do almost anything.Love involves truth loyalty forgiveness.Love involves understanding and never leaving their sides no matter what.Love for someone that you would want to be with no matter what comes your way.Love is a special gift given by god to people.

Answer 7

its a total unconditional surrender, the problem is that if the other person doesn't feel the same you become a prisoner of love and that's where the hurt comes in.

Answer 8

I dont believe you have to be hurt by love to know what it is, maybe to appreciate the fullness of it.............when you truly love someone you will know it and not need to ask.....

Answer 9

I think love is truly wanting the best for a person - If you can truly put someone elses needs b4 yours
Like parents do with their kids.
Then you can say you love them.

Answer 10

I do....when every waking moment is spent thinking of the one you love....when you can't eat or sleep for missing them....when you do sleep your dreams are filled with them....you would give anything just to hear their voice....you watch for messages all day....wait for the phone to ring....and feel like dying if you don't hear from them. You make excuses for their faults. You hang on every word they say. You want to be with them every minute. You don't want to live without them.