2007-11-29 14:23:24 · 10 answers · asked by Rita 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I see no difference, as both involve the ego. I see you capitalized Love, which puts another spin on it, if you refer to a higher reality than found in the world of duality. I can't conceive of an addiction to this perfect Love, which unites rather than separates. Even at that, any clinging, addiction, or attachment is of the ego, whether it is for the mundane or the Absolute (which would probably be termed "desire," which is "undesirable," because desire presupposes the nonexistence of that which we desire, and we know that is not the case with the Absolute). All clinging and attachment imply fear of loss of what appears to be something separate from ourselves--the "other." Recognition of oneness (in the One) eliminates this illusion of separation that so many of us suffer. I am Sirius
2007-11-30 01:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by i am Sirius 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a very good question since we see so much of both these days.
Ego attachment is when a person attaches him/herself to their partner because they make him/her look good, or strokes the ego. (eyecandy; someone pretty to hang on your arm)
Adictive clinging with love is something altogether different. It's when the addictive clinger feels he/she cannot live without the other person in his/her life.
You say 'addictive clinging with love.' I'm not too sure that an addictive person can experience love. So I think this is a misnomer. The addictive clinger has a hole in the soul, which is why they cling. They're looking for someone to fill the void, and that's why, when they find someone who goes thru the motions of being interested in a relationship with them, they cling (for dear life).
2007-11-29 22:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by Geri42 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While a lot of things are mistaken for love, true love is pretty easy to distinguish. The primary difference is that love is a living thing. It has to flow both ways. If it is at all one sided it is not love.
There are occasions where one or the other may be acting badly but that should be the rare exception not the rule. In a truly loving relationship you put your lover first and your lover puts you first.
It is a commitment only ever possible with people who both love each other and love "love". If being committed is important to both, if both are serious about building something stronger than the sum of its parts, then you have true love.
Yes, unfortunately, it has become a rare commodity these days. There are many reasons. Back when I was a boy, divorce was a sign of failure. It was shameful. Now it is considered a punchline. Single parenthood was a disgrace, now it is seen as a viable option. Mothers measured their own success on how well their children were cared for and behaved in front of others. Now, we stick them in daycare and show up late to retrieve them more concerned with how the career is going. Hollywood produced great love stories. Now people meet and hop into bed within minutes.
Society used to work to help promote the nuclear family. Now it seems to do as much as it possibly can to discredit it. So now, more than ever, your question is a vitally important one.
It is kind of sad that so many need to ask it.
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2007-11-30 00:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ego is based on logic and reasoning(though can be flawed, as we all know humans arent perfect), while the addictive clinging with love, is the Id--the pleasure wanting part of the psyche, the inner most desires of the human being. Its all balanced out by the superego, the mediating voice of the two extremes.
2007-11-30 03:50:13 · answer #4 · answered by JN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ego is : me. Ego attachment would mean; I prefer myself! Addictive persona has no love!
When the ego is an obstacle, we then need to open up and see elsewhere, really see without our own eyes but remove the "me" for "we"! Then there can be love!
2007-11-30 00:33:58 · answer #5 · answered by kayneriend 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Rena, For any relationship to work,There has to be a proper balance of all things which make a marriage succeed.It is not healthy to have addictive clinging with love.Or egotist views either.there should be a equal understanding of each other needs and wants.And a shared longing to fore fill those dreams together.
2007-11-30 07:07:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wherever there is clinging there is ego.Let it be anything whatever you name it.You believe you are addicted to it because the ego is attached to it.Ego is like a crystal whatever the color light passes through it becomes that color.It is left to YOU whether you identify with that color!
2007-11-30 09:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by shivamat bhairav 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Approximately the information emphases found in "Sexual Force or the Winged Dragon," O. M. Aivanhov, and "Soul Mates and Twin Flames," Elizabeth Clare Prophet.
"Expecting Adam," Martha Beck, is also good re developing beyond each.
cordially,
j.
2007-11-29 22:29:31 · answer #8 · answered by j153e 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Love" is prettier and more concise. I see no real difference beyond the semantics.
2007-11-29 23:58:55 · answer #9 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What is language with no "I" in it.
2007-11-29 23:17:25 · answer #10 · answered by Psyengine 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋