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What's love got to do with it?
I try to love others as I want to be loved, not necessarily how I am loved. Now, obviously, I do not always succeed at this life philosophy. Often, I fail quite miserably to treat everyone with love and respect. But when I fail to uphold this philosophy, I remind myself that I am only human. No matter how much I set my mind to a task or how committed I am, some things are not humanly possible all the time. I am comforted, however, to also remind myself that it is the attempt, the effort of trying to love without exception that is what makes me truly human, and what makes all humanity such a beautiful part of life. We all fail. And life fails us. We are constantly disappointed, our expectations are not well-received by our realities, and there can be so much pain in the world. But to increase this pain by lashing out at others with animosity does no good for the human spirit, yours or theirs. To love one another as you would like to be loved is a far more difficult act, but it also an act that ultimately makes this world a better place.
You are absolutely right. While love is certainly important, respect is even more so. In fact @catfan1900, without respect from your partner there can be no real love... You can have respect for someone you don't even like all that much.
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Thank you @tallyho, those are words to live by. You are also a admired member of mine @gbt ????... ✌️
In fewer words the ole saying " Do unto others as you would have them do unto you " kinda hits the nail on the head.
Thanks @Jean, you are without any doubt one of the truest members @gbt. Never have I seen you act out with animosity to anyone @gbt in the 5+ years I've been a member. ????... ✌️