what is love?

you know how everyone always ask those that are in a relationship, what do they think love is about? just the other day, i found a poem that mentioned a lot about the power of love. i'm guessing some of you might not be comfortable with that word but i assure you it's not a mushy mushy type of poem. here goes...

Love is
being happy for the other person when that person is happy
being sad for the other person when that person is sad
being together in good times
being together in bad times
Love is a source of strength

Love is
being honest with the other person at all times
telling, listening, respecting the truth
and never pretending
Love is a source of reality

Love is
an understanding so complete
that you feel as if you are a part of the other person
accepting that person just the way s/he is
and not trying to change each other to something else
Love is the source of unity

Love is
the freedom to pursue your own desires
while sharing you experiences with the other person
the growth of one individual alongside of
and together with the growth of another individual
Love is the source of success

Love is
the excitement of planning things together
the excitement of doing things together
Love is the source of the future

Love is
the fury of the storm
the calm in the rainbow
Love is the source of passion

Love is
giving and taking in a daily situation
being patient with each other's needs and demands
Love is a source of sharing

Love is
knowing that the other person will always be with you
regardless of what happens
missing the other person when s/he is away
but remaining near in heart at all times
Love is the source of security

Love is the source of life

by Susan Polis Schutz