Love is a complex and multifaceted concept that can be difficult to define. Here are some different perspectives on what love is:
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Howard Jones song "What Is Love?": In this song, Howard Jones questions the idea of romantic love and what it really means. He suggests that we can't be dependent on another person for our happiness and that we should question the concept of romantic love.
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A stage of romantic love: According to an article on Positive Psychology News, there is a stage of romantic love where we nuzzle, gaze into each other's eyes, and "fall" into love. This is the initial stage of love where we feel intense attraction and passion for another person.
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A choice to act with kindness: In an article on Preemptive Love, the author suggests that love is a choice to act with kindness towards others, even when it's difficult. This type of love involves laying down our differences and truly seeing and meeting another person.
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Jeremy Courtney's book "Love Anyway: An Invitation Beyond a World that's Scary as Hell": This book tells the story of Jeremy Courtney's journey to discover a more beautiful world on the front lines where he lives. The book invites readers to consider what it means to love in a world that can be scary and difficult.
In summary, love can be seen as a complex and multifaceted concept that can be difficult to define. It can involve questioning the concept of romantic love, experiencing intense attraction and passion, choosing to act with kindness towards others, and discovering a more beautiful world.
