ThE eSsEnCe oF LoVe

"The reason why we refuse to let go of a person we love is because we are afraid to be alone. But if that person doesn’t love us, then being with him or her doesn’t make any difference. We would have someone beside us, but still be alone. The real essence of a relationship lies in the commitment of two people, and not just one. It lies in the basic foundation of love that is shared by two and not just felt by one. To put it bluntly, you simply cannot be happy with a man/woman who loves someone else. Do not allow yourself to be a prisoner of your own desires. Let us always remember that it is in giving and not in taking that we experience the real meaning of love. It is in loving and not in wanting to be loved in return that we find real happiness."

--- an excerpt from LoveNotes. Joe D'Mango. Sunday Inquirer. www.inq7.net. 10/15/05