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Post by shushy on Sept 14, 2011 19:16:57 GMT -5
Have you experienced it?
Do you believe in soul mates?
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Post by eyedeetentee on Sept 16, 2011 22:42:06 GMT -5
Nope. It doesn't exist if I haven't seen, done, or felt it.
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Post by Gene on Sept 17, 2011 18:57:24 GMT -5
Yes. Yes.
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Post by shushy on Sept 19, 2011 19:16:01 GMT -5
idtent it wasnt a trick question.
Im interested in others perspective of it.
I havent been lucky in love. I know that when I watch couples there are some that are so well connected, they seem to harmonise together. Conflict doesnt seem to be a part of their relationship.
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Post by melissa71 on Sept 21, 2011 22:33:07 GMT -5
I'd say yes and yes as well.
That doesn't mean you always agree or always get along perfectly!!
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Post by shushy on Oct 7, 2011 17:45:14 GMT -5
"Perfect Love casts out fear."
What is perfect love other than the sacrifical love of Jesus Christ?
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Post by DumSpiroSpero on Feb 1, 2012 6:55:54 GMT -5
1. Thought I did...  2. Yes I do - one day... |
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Post by tank on Feb 20, 2012 22:14:04 GMT -5
Yes, and heck yes! My first true love was a worker! We talked, wrote, she got relocated, I got a broken heart. Many years later, I still think of her warm smile, kind words, and the dang fact she loved the work instead of me! However I am content with my new love and do whatever she tells me to do.
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Post by eyedeetentee on Feb 21, 2012 22:47:07 GMT -5
Aww, I'm so disappointed, tank. I thought we had something.
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Post by lazarus66 on Mar 18, 2012 9:05:44 GMT -5
I think that true love can not be defined. I think a great love is a better phrase.
I remember one love, and will go to the grave with good thoughts.
Soul mates? Don't know. I do know people that just really glow around each other, so I am going with a yes, just for the post.
Tank, how many frying pans to the head before you realized you loved your spouse and were to be obedient? (Kidding you man)
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Post by tank on Mar 18, 2012 20:59:47 GMT -5
Lazarus, I guess you know the secret. True love is when your gal tells you how sexy you look doing dishes in your boxers!
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Post by Done4now on Apr 25, 2012 6:24:07 GMT -5
Have you experienced it? Do you believe in soul mates? I believe in true love---and yes I have experienced it. I'm not entirely sure what "soul mates" is though. |
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Post by sacerdotal on Apr 25, 2012 11:49:15 GMT -5
Have you experienced it? Do you believe in soul mates? Yes to true love. It is the greatest feeling in the world. |
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Post by platteriver on Apr 26, 2012 17:52:02 GMT -5
Hi:::: I believe in "true love" ( but I also believe in some conditions). My greatest love of my life is my precious daughter. I believe that some do get to experience "true love" with a member of the opposite sex,, but not all of us are granted that particular benefit. As for soul mates, I've heard that expression for years and year, and believe that again some are given that gift. I think "love" is relative and means different things to everyone. platteriver.
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Post by sharonw on Aug 14, 2012 9:31:34 GMT -5
"Perfect Love casts out fear." What is perfect love other than the sacrifical love of Jesus Christ? Perfect love is Agape Love which is the love that God has for His creation and enough so to give His only begotten Son, so that we all might have the opportunity to live eternally with our creator... |
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Post by sharonw on Aug 14, 2012 9:34:13 GMT -5
idtent it wasnt a trick question. Im interested in others perspective of it. I havent been lucky in love. I know that when I watch couples there are some that are so well connected, they seem to harmonise together. Conflict doesnt seem to be a part of their relationship. Shushy, when a couple are attracted to each other, but are exact opposites of each other, that tends to make for a very short union or so it seems that way to me. But in the soul mate relationships, there is much that the 2 have in common, but yet allow for either on to have something that is not in common with the other and they love each other all the more and are able to accept their soul mate their rights to changes or different growths. |
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Post by Annan on Aug 14, 2012 10:41:58 GMT -5
What exactly is true love versus love? I've been passionately in lust love. Love stems from need. We need companionship and to know we matter to someone other than ourselves. Food and to love and be loved are the most basic human needs. What I feel for my husband is a very comfortable settled-in love. He gives me much needed security in knowing he is faithful and concerned about my welfare both physically and emotionally/mentally. We have fought our battles and made peace with each other and ourselves. I feel warm and safe in all aspects of my life with my husband. My love for him and his love for me makes me very happy. Does that qualify as "true" love? And, no, I do not believe in soul mates. I believe there are thousands if not millions of potential mates for each one of us that can make us equally happy. I do not however subscribe to marriage requiring spouses to work at the marriage/relationship. It is either all you want or it isn't. What supposed "work" there is involves not trying to make the other person a mirror image of yourself. You either accept the other person wholly and completely or you find someone else that suits you. But that's just me. I don't settle. My relationships are all about me. If you claim yours is otherwise, you are either sacrificing yourself or are lying.  |
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Post by emy on Aug 14, 2012 10:53:20 GMT -5
Does everyone involved in the discussion understand the 3 types of love? I have heard they are eros, philos, agape. Here is a partial description I found online:
The words “Agape”, “Philos”, and “Eros” are taken from the Greek language and are three different expressions of love that are available.
Agape love is the perfect love that originates from God and is the characteristic of God. This love is unconditional, it is a love that always forgives and endures with patience through any hardship or attacks from outside influences. ...This love can be experienced by the human through the spirit and soul only by being united and joined together spiritually through Christ. ...
The second love is ‘Philos’ and consists of an earthly love that is found through bonding together with friends, marriages and family ties. Philos love is imperfect when placed in comparison to Agape love. Philos love can have limitations and conditions that have the ability to break the love. ... It is not absolutely necessary to know Agape love to experience philos love. In fact many people in all types of relationship bonds are experiencing a degree of philos love, ...
The third love is “Eros” from which we have the word erotica, and is sexual intimacy. This is a temporary expression of love and can also stand on its own.... Eros is generally based upon physical attractions in most cases, but can also be an expression of Philos love that is developed. ... Eros love, without first developing philos love is always an expression of a person’s own needs or desires, and is acted upon in a selfish manner that seeks to gratify a lust, with little concern for the partners needs....
It doesn't state this precisely, but I believe that humans can also express agape love if they have the Holy Spirit within.
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Post by Annan on Aug 14, 2012 10:54:38 GMT -5
Shushy, when a couple are attracted to each other, but are exact opposites of each other, that tends to make for a very short union or so it seems that way to me. But in the soul mate relationships, there is much that the 2 have in common, but yet allow for either on to have something that is not in common with the other and they love each other all the more and are able to accept their soul mate their rights to changes or different growths. My son is very involved in studying what is called the 16 personality types. His experiences and study have shown that while opposites may attract, the more closely matched the personality types are in a relationship the more fulfilling and longer lasting the relationship turns out to be. |
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Post by dmmichgood on Aug 14, 2012 13:39:44 GMT -5
Lazarus, I guess you know the secret. True love is when your gal tells you how sexy you look doing dishes in your boxers! Uh, tank, I REALLY hate to disillusion you, but could it be she just knows how to get you to do the dishes?  |
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Post by jgnorthern on Aug 16, 2012 9:18:40 GMT -5
Have you experienced it? Do you believe in soul mates? HI, I have been in the work and wasn't able to continue but I am now teaching Imago Relationship Education. This all about what: 1. What real love is 2. The dynamics of a relationship and why conflict happens 3. How to work through the conflicts 4. What the 8 stages of a relationship are and why 5. How to have a relationship built on real love instead of attraction 6. Learn tools that you can use at any time to help you through the rough spots 7. Learn how to communicate and to actively listen without being reactive and feel less then or better than the other person 8. Learn what your rights are as a human being 9. Learn what children really are like and what you were like as a child 10. Learn how you became conditioned to certain ways of believing from your parents and other people in your life. 11. Learn how your husband or wife is actually there in your life to help you be the best you can be. and much more. I am open to discussion if anyone has questions. You may also call me if you like. I am still serving God, yet I talk to many people of all ages. 425-996-1004 Jennifer Northern Imago relationship education. My website is down for the time being. |
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Post by eyedeetentee on Aug 16, 2012 18:55:43 GMT -5
"Eros love can stand on its own." *snicker, snort* I almost blew chewed chips all over the screen! It can stand on its own because of the other 'er' word, obviously related because they start the same and pertain to the same functions in life.
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