Ten Quotes About What True Love Really Means
- David Stidston
What is true love? What does it really mean? For many of us, we have our own definition of what true love is, and it's probably fair to say that we set these expectations in our mind whenever we enter into a new relationship with someone. After all, what is the point of entering into a relationship if it's not true love we are after? The general consensus among society is that true love is defined as "an unwavering and unparalleled fondness and devotion for someone, whilst having a personal emotional and physical connection with them, so strong that it's unimaginable and unthinkable to live life without them". Entering into a new relationship, most people would actually adhere to this definition. The first few months, even into the first few years, there's complete dedication, commitment, loyalty, faithfulness, fondness, and intimacy evident. It's that good old honeymoon period of a relationship where couples love spending lots of time together, they miss one another greatly when apart, there's that distinct element of romance, and there's a lot of intimacy. We become convinced that after two or three years in being in a relationship with this person, whom we have fallen in love with, that we are destined to be with them, because all has felt right to that point, so we take the plunge into marriage. This is where so many people go wrong. It only takes one member of that couple to believe that there's always an out to that marriage, and there's the problem straight away. There's no disputing that there are valid and understandable reasons to ending a marriage, such as domestic violence and infidelity, but for a high number of people, it's just a simple case of being unhappy, or because they seek something new and exciting. It's sad really, because happiness can never be found within another person, but only within ourselves. If we are not happy in a marriage, then we have an obligation to communicate with our partner, and be working on rejuvenating fun, satisfaction, and excitement to it.
Sometimes a split may be a mutual agreement, but more often than not, it's as a decision made by one, leaving the other heartbroken. This means that the promises and vows this one half of the couple made on their wedding day, were nothing more than mere lies. They have their partner believing it's true love, when the only truth was that they never genuinely did see a future with their partner, made evident by their actions in ending the marriage. That's not true love, that's indecency, disrespect, and dishonesty. They chose an out rather than working through hard times together, and rekindling that spark that was there in the first place. True love starts with honesty. It's then having the ability and respect to openly communicate and compromise with one another. It's about being faithful and loyal, and always defending each other's honour. It's about eternal dedication and commitment, not ever considering an out whatsoever. It's about the constant yearn to keep working on your relationship. It's about seeing the good in one another, not the flaws and faults. True love is about understanding that there will be many a challenging and adverse times in the relationship, whilst being able to have the character, resilience, and respect to remain committed to your partner, and have the willpower to work through the tough times. True love lasts until death. True love is about wanting to reveal the best out of your partner, as well as yourself. True love is never giving up on one another, no matter the circumstances. True love comes from the heart. If you're in a relationship to find happiness, looking only to enjoy and experience the good times, it's you that lacks the ability to offer true love. Finding true love is the difficult part, because who is that special person who has the stamina, endurance, loyalty, dedication, faithfulness, integrity, and respect to love you without judgment or prejudice, who will commit to you for the long haul, and who will give their heart to you? That's someone only you can discover. Whatever you do though, don't get caught in the trap of setting expectations. Here are ten quotes though to help you better understand what true love really means.
1.- "True love - that is, deep, abiding love that is impervious to emotional whims or fancy - is a choice. It's a constant commitment to a person regardless of the present circumstances."
- Mark Manson
2.- “I love you, with no beginning, no end. I love you as you have become an extra necessary organ in my body. I love you as only a girl could love a boy. Without fear. Without expectations. Wanting nothing in return, except that you allow me to keep you here in my heart, that I may always know your strength, your eyes, and your spirit that gave me freedom and let me fly.“
- Coco J. Ginger
3.- "It may be an old cliché, but I think true love will last; it has no end. But finding the right person is a very difficult thing."
- Bruce Forsyth
4.- "Actually, true love is often about trying to teach someone how to be the best version of themselves."
- Alain de Botton
5.- "We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love.”
- Tom Robbins
6.- “True love doesn’t happen right away; it’s an ever-growing process. It develops after you’ve gone through many ups and downs, when you’ve suffered together, cried together, laughed together.”
- Ricardo Montalban
7.- "True love lasts forever."
- Joseph B. Wirthlin
8.- “True love is not a strong, fiery, impetuous passion. It is, on the contrary, an element calm and deep. It looks beyond mere externals and is attracted by qualities alone. It is wise and discriminating, and its devotion is real and abiding.”
– Ellen G. White
9.- "It can only be true love when you enable your other half to be better, to be the person they're destined to be."
- Michelle Yeoh
10.- "You're not looking for perfection in your partner. Perfection is all about the ego. With soulmate love, you know that true love is what happens when disappointment sets in - and you're willing to deal maturely with these disappointments."
- Karen Salmansohn
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My name is David Stidston, and I live in the beautiful city of Hobart, in Tasmania, Australia. My aim is to inspire and motivate as many people as possible, to pursue their goals, and create a future blessed with happiness and fulfillment.
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