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September 3, 2017 by kmabarrett
so very true
I only hate the people who taught me that they deserve it. [and Hate is a very strong word I rarely use or feel], but in the same light, I do not feel that love can be taught. Love needs to be earned by a person too. Everyone is an individual and must earn by their actions. That’s how ifeel anyway.
Hi GP,
If you meant “individuals” when you said “people”, then I would probably agree with you. In my case, this was not always true. Fortunately, time and experience / exposure allowed me to grow out of these feelings.
I do agree that “hate” is a very strong word, and I, too, rarely use it. The Greeks had multiple words for “love” which, I believe, more clearly define the types of feelings involved. I don’t really think you learn to love your parents or siblings. I think that love is instinctive, but increases with positive experience. This is why near age siblings tend to be closer than those spread by years. I agree that most “everyday” love – marriage and deep friendship – is earned. This is why societies based on arranged marriages seem to work just as well as those based on love. If two individuals work for the same goals over a number of years, and share the joys and burdens of life, love is almost inevitable. At least that has been my experience / observation.
As always, thanks for the continued support of your visits and comments. The are much appreciated.
Kevin
My error, I did mean individuals. I am surprised I even wrote the word Hate. Smitty always told me to think twice and be careful before ever saying the words, hate, love and ugly. I can agree with you on most of the rest, but I’ve found too many exceptions to the rule.
Once again, we agree. 🙂