What is love?
When I think of the word love, the first thoughts that come to my mind are passion, strong affection for someone, caring deeply for a person, and always putting them first. In today’s society, the word love is not used enough. However, I have always known the true meaning of love because of my family and God. Webster Dictionary describes love as a “variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes that range from interpersonal affection to pleasure”. Love can also be considered admiration for someone or something. The word love originated in Germany, and then began to be used in the old English language.
One example of a historical love is Romeo and Juliet. This love story is considered an example of “young love”. According to Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare plot summary, Juliet, a fourteen year old girl was being forced to marry a prince who she did not know. Romeo was a Montague, and Juliet was a Capulet. Their families were big enemies, so they knew that it would be difficult for them to be together. Juliet was having a feast with Prince Paris when Romeo spotted her. The two kissed without even knowing each other’s name. When their true …show more content…
My parents are an example of true love. They both care deeply for each other. They express their love to me by always putting my needs first. Also, I know love is true because I have watched them over the years and the amount of passion they have for each other, shows throughout their marriage. Therefore, by watching them, I know that my definition of love is true. Another reason I know love is real is through God’s love. The reason I feel that God is the perfect example of love is because he put others first, and gave his life for me. Having God’s love in my life, I know I can conquer anything. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal
When I think of the word love, the first thoughts that come to my mind are passion, strong affection for someone, caring deeply for a person, and always putting them first. In today’s society, the word love is not used enough. However, I have always known the true meaning of love because of my family and God. Webster Dictionary describes love as a “variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes that range from interpersonal affection to pleasure”. Love can also be considered admiration for someone or something. The word love originated in Germany, and then began to be used in the old English language.
One example of a historical love is Romeo and Juliet. This love story is considered an example of “young love”. According to Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare plot summary, Juliet, a fourteen year old girl was being forced to marry a prince who she did not know. Romeo was a Montague, and Juliet was a Capulet. Their families were big enemies, so they knew that it would be difficult for them to be together. Juliet was having a feast with Prince Paris when Romeo spotted her. The two kissed without even knowing each other’s name. When their true …show more content…
My parents are an example of true love. They both care deeply for each other. They express their love to me by always putting my needs first. Also, I know love is true because I have watched them over the years and the amount of passion they have for each other, shows throughout their marriage. Therefore, by watching them, I know that my definition of love is true. Another reason I know love is real is through God’s love. The reason I feel that God is the perfect example of love is because he put others first, and gave his life for me. Having God’s love in my life, I know I can conquer anything. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal