Love is..

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..

Love is..

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..

Love is..

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 something else ..
Love is the source of unity..

Love is..

the freedom to pursue
your own desires
while sharing your experiences
with the other person..

The growth of one
individual alongside of
and together with the
growth of another individual..

Love is the source of success..

Love is..

the excitement of planning
things together
the excitement of
doing things together..
Love is the source of the future..

Love is..

the fury of the storm
the calm of the rainbow
Love is the source of passion ..

Love is..

giving and taking in
a daily situation
being patient with each
other's needs and desires
Love is the source of sharing..

Love is..

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..

Love is the
source of life

Susan Polis Schutz

(marie b)
(Dilene Maia)