Love cannot be defined in one thought. I will attempt several, each of which I believe capture some of the essence of what true love is:

Love is a commitment first and foremost. A commitment to honor, cherish, and protect the object of your love. A commitment to the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of the one you love. A commitment to think of your loved one first and to provide for their needs first. True love says no-one and no-thing can dissuade my commitment to you. True love is very emotional, but true love is not an emotion. True love is a commitment. (more…)