How often do we say the words,"I love you,"and yet resent being detained by our loved
ones? How frequently do we expect to get our own way when resolving a conflict?
Is the silent treatment a manipulative ploy we commonly rely on when problem solving
with a spouse or lover?
Love wears many faces and it means not always getting our own way, or never
doubting the other's sincerity. We aren't guaranteed happiness forever after,
even when we know we are loved. But what giving and receiving love does promise
us is growth, sometimes periods of peacefulness, some poignantly painful
times, and many chances to demonstrate that another's well-being is our priority,
which in turn assures us of our own well-being.