Steem4nigeria Accelerator Contest Week 105: Things I Can't Do For Love

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What do you understand by the word Love?

Love is one of the greatest feelings that humans can get. It is more than just attraction or love, it is a strong bond that holds people together. Love entails concern, faith, knowing, and compromise. One can observe it through the manner in which individuals side with one another in the times of need or celebrate triumphs or just being together.

True love is not self centered, since it wants the well being and happiness of others without any returns. It may be of many kinds, i.e. romantic love, family love, friendship or even love to humanity and nature. Love brings meaning to life, promotes goodwill and establishes good relationships which provide harmony and peace in an individual life and the society.

Have you ever loved anybody, if yes why?

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Yes, I have loved somebody and the process has been among the greatest aspects of my life. The love, on my part, was effortless based on the kindness, understanding and how the person made me feel special. They were my favorite people, as they never judged me as I am, helped me develop, and supported me during my good and bad moments.

They made me feel secure, happy, and belonging which could not be provided to me by anybody. Love made me see the beauty of the small things, either in the form of having a simple conversation, or in both of us laughing at certain locations. I also learnt that real love does not just mention feelings and emotions but also commitment, respect and happiness in the happiness of another individual.

What are the lines you will never cross for the sake of love?

In the name of love, I will never cross some of these lines, however strong my emotions might be. I cannot betray my principles, honor, or self-esteem in order to impress another person. Love must not bring me down but elevate me. I will never accept abuse, manipulation and lying since true love prevails on trust and respect.

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I also think that being untrue to yourself or to sacrifice my dreams and values to retain someone is not love, but as meaningless as sacrifice. With a healthy relationship, the individuals must be able to develop both as individuals and as a couple. Consequently, I will never cross the border over what can and will deprive me of my peace and self-worth, and self-identity. Love is supposed to make a person, rather than destroy him.

How best do u think love others can be expressed without hurting other people's feelings.

Honestly the most acceptable way of loving people is to be kind, respectful, and understanding. Love can only be exhibited by listening to the emotions and the cravings of other human beings. When speaking to people in need, one should speak the truth however, they should not inflict any unwarranted suffering.

Easy acts of kindness such as listening to people, assisting them or simply being around them are effective in making one feel significant to other people. Some ways in which love can be shown include respecting boundaries and giving people space when they need it. The love is heartening and wholesome as it is not selfish and puts others into the same way we would want to be treated. Intelligent, tolerant and sympathetic love will produce an effect on the hearts after all, and one will never have any pain and regrets.

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