being happy for the other person when they are happy.
being sad for the other person when they are sad.
being together in good times
and being together in bad times.
Love is the source of strength.
being honest with yourself at all times.
being honest with the other person at all times.
telling, listening, respecting the truth
and never pretending.
Love is the source of reality.
an understanding that is so complete that
you feel as if you are a part of the other person
accepting the other person just the way they are
and not trying to change them to be someone else.
Love is the source of unity.
the freedom to pursue your own desires
while sharing your experiences with the other person.
the growth of one individual along side of
and together with the growth of another individual.
Love is the source of success.
the excitement of planning things together
the excitement of doing things together.
Love is the source of the future.
the fury of the storm
the calm of the rainbow
Love is the source of passion.
giving and taking in a daily situation.
being patient with each other’s needs and desires
Love is the source of sharing.
knowing that the other person
will always be with you regardless of what happens
missing the other person when they are away.
but remaining near in heart at all times
Love is the source of security.
the source of life.
-- By Susan Polis Schutz
Last Updated on March 24, 2000 by Jennifer Nixon