Marriage and Family: What Is Love?

Lourdes Sofia M. Marquez Moreira

Marriage and Family

Keiser University LAC

Spring 2024
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What is love?

Realizing that experiencing love is the ultimate goal in human experience is what I call finding

success as a human. You’ve already won once you’ve embraced this affirmation as a reality.

But what do I mean by that? The question was; What is love? Well, in my own words; love is

omnipresent. Everything we see, everything we do, love is everything we share.

Love is the force that moves every human throughout their life. Either the abundance or the absence

of it. In moments of abundance, love becomes a source of profound joy, offering comfort, and

strengthening connections that illuminate life's path. It acts as a magnetic pull, drawing us toward

shared moments of happiness, belonging, and shared purpose. The absence of love, on the other hand;

may bring a sense of loneliness, affecting your mood and motivation. Simple joys lose their sparkle,

and the routine becomes a bit of a struggle. The emotional void might influence your interactions,

making connections with others feel distant or challenging. Overall, the lack of love can dampen the

vibrancy of your everyday experiences, highlighting the profound impact that emotional connections

have on our daily well-being.

But there is a part where most human beings get confused about this concept. Most of us believe that

love is there to be found outside of us. That love is a treasure that needs to be pursued. But in reality,

love exists only within us. And it is something that we need to create; something that we need to work

on. Because love is right in front of us as long as we are able to transform anything mundane into

something special. It is in every emotion we feel; negative or positive. It is every word we share;

conscious or unconscious. Love is a choice.

In its purest form, love is unconditional. The love I've extended to others, and the way it was

reciprocated, appreciated, cherished, or understood, merely reflects how each individual perceives this

concept through their unique lens. For me, love is what defines my identity. It is showcased in how
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much I care for someone's feelings, needs, goals, and time. Love transcends being a mere emotion; it

embodies a delicate balance achieved through clear communication, the establishment of personal

boundaries, and the prioritization of self-care for both parties involved. It is the harmony between

showing selfless dedication to others and safeguarding one's own well-being.