Love

Wikipedia says "Love is an emotion of a strong affection and personal attachment. Love is also said to be a virtue representing all of human kindness, compassion, and affection Love may describe compassionate and affectionate actions towards other humans, one's self or animals." The bible, at 1 corinthians 13:4-8 says 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. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."

There are many types of love, I love my family, I love my friends, but romantic love is something really special. There are countless love songs and movies based on it. Some people search their whole lives for it. Some people say they found it, but unfortunately the fall out of it quickly. There are self help books and web sites designed for one to find their "soul mates". When it is found love can be euphoric. Love can be the source of so much happiness. So why do others feel like they need to interfere with the love life of others based on trivial things?

Think about the story of Romeo and Juliette. They gave up their lives for love. Unfortunately, they couldn't be together because their family members hated each other. I understand families wanting to be involved in your relationships because they really want you to be happy and they don't want others to hurt you. If your partner has some sort of major personality flaw, or the like, I think it's only right for your family or friends to warn you before you get deep into the relationship. But if they hate your partner only because they are a different race, religion, social status etc., this is wrong on so many levels. Why deny love on trivial matters when it's so hard to find in the first place?