IN 2017 while aboard an aircraft to Davao City for a government-sponsored event, I saw a lovely couple who, almost throughout the flight, were inseparable. They tightly held each other’s hands.
Indeed, to me, it was an expression of fidelity, love, care, and trust. Before we landed, we got introduced, only to find out that coincidentally we’ll be attending the same event.
A few years ago, I asked a young doctor (who just passed his Cardiology Fellowship Exam) to comment about a CNN report dated Feb. 12, 2010: “Poets, novelists and songwriters have described it in countless turns of phrase, but at the level of biology, love is all about chemicals. Although the physiology of romantic love has not been extensively studied, scientists can trace the symptoms of deep attraction to their logical sources.”
To my surprise, the young doctor replied: “Sir, I think love is better felt and experienced rather than studied.”
Later on, my high school Biology teacher reacted: “Felipe, forget Biology and hormones…we are in love, plain and simple…that’s what matters most.”
Then I realized…yes…love should be given unconditionally. If you love, just love. Don’t impose on your partner to do this…do that. Learn to have faith and trust.
Of course, there are challenges. Infidelity sometimes creeps in. But finally, the hurdles will make the relationship stronger. Sweet nothings are moments that you are simply happy just being together.
Our true love may come once in our lifetime. We commit mistakes that cause pain and anxiety. Open communication and dialogue should be our relief in difficult times. Reach out.
In closing, let me share what Saint Paul emphatically declared in 1 Corinthians 13:1:
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”/PN
