Love And Respect
Judy Ramsook
July 22, 2006
Much focus has been placed on this emotion over time. Countless movies have been made in its honour, not to mention songs of all varieties including opera, novels, short stories, poems even dot the landscape of this one state of being.
It’s love, and although it is just one emotion, many more can emerge as a result of this love we have for others. When one’s mate/spouse friend or relative does something we do not like, we may tend to become angry or sad. When something good happens, we are happy. Does respect also play a vital role as well?
Depending on one’s level of anger, this can lead to a change in whatever relationship you have with that individual who irked you.
If, for example this display of emotion motivates one to say unkind things to the other, that no doubt causes a strain on the relationship; until of course an apologetic situation is reached.
Similarly, if one’s mate does or says something that is indicative of hurting the other’s feelings, some form of sadness or a mild case of depression may arise.
For no one expects his or her loved one to dish out such harsh words or criticism, but it happens. It’s all rolled up into this emotion called love.
If, on the other hand, anger and sadness do not emerge as often from this love, one may find him or herself in a state of bliss. That is fine, but how does one go about maintaining this continuing state of euphoria?
Respect is the key. From an early age most of us are taught to respect those around us. If this rule is enforced and carried out, the results can be amazing. For others you have just met can also sense that respect that emanates from you.
Treat others with respect and not only will they respect you in return, but your relationships will also last longer. Sometimes we all have to give a little respect in order to obtain some, it is not a one way street.
For it’s when we lose respect that we have for each other is when things and relationships may fall apart. Things fall apart when unkind things such as finding fault with your mate or loved one take place.
Moreover, informing your mate about those faults in a less than subtle way can do some amount of damage to whatever relationship you are trying so hard to keep intact.
While constructive criticism may be one thing, too much of it can lead to a breakdown in relations. If you want a stronger bond with the one you love, respect him or her and he or she will respect you in return.
It’s love, and although it is just one emotion, many more can emerge as a result of this love we have for others. When one’s mate/spouse friend or relative does something we do not like, we may tend to become angry or sad. When something good happens, we are happy. Does respect also play a vital role as well?
Depending on one’s level of anger, this can lead to a change in whatever relationship you have with that individual who irked you.
If, for example this display of emotion motivates one to say unkind things to the other, that no doubt causes a strain on the relationship; until of course an apologetic situation is reached.
Similarly, if one’s mate does or says something that is indicative of hurting the other’s feelings, some form of sadness or a mild case of depression may arise.
For no one expects his or her loved one to dish out such harsh words or criticism, but it happens. It’s all rolled up into this emotion called love.
If, on the other hand, anger and sadness do not emerge as often from this love, one may find him or herself in a state of bliss. That is fine, but how does one go about maintaining this continuing state of euphoria?
Respect is the key. From an early age most of us are taught to respect those around us. If this rule is enforced and carried out, the results can be amazing. For others you have just met can also sense that respect that emanates from you.
Treat others with respect and not only will they respect you in return, but your relationships will also last longer. Sometimes we all have to give a little respect in order to obtain some, it is not a one way street.
For it’s when we lose respect that we have for each other is when things and relationships may fall apart. Things fall apart when unkind things such as finding fault with your mate or loved one take place.
Moreover, informing your mate about those faults in a less than subtle way can do some amount of damage to whatever relationship you are trying so hard to keep intact.
While constructive criticism may be one thing, too much of it can lead to a breakdown in relations. If you want a stronger bond with the one you love, respect him or her and he or she will respect you in return.
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