How Do You Create A Solid Foundation For Loving Relationships?
What does real love look like? The way we act towards other people is a true expression of how much we love. The Indian Jesuit Anthony de Mello tells this story: The student asks the Master, ‘What is love?’ ‘The total absence of fear,’ the Master replies. ‘What is it that we fear?’ the student asks. ‘Love,’ says the Master. We first must be clear in our own mind and understand that building a solid relationship foundation requires the following qualities that express love. Love is Loyalty. If you are in love it means you look to no other person to meet your desires. It means you have no longing for another. Loyalty means you are faithful and devoted to the one you are with in every way. The moment you find yourself desiring another or taking long looks and fantasying, you are no longer in love with your partner and this must be addressed before your desires turn into action. Loyalty means saying no to all temptation that might hinder your present bond of love. While you are in relation
