Myths About Love: The True Elements Of Love

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Have you ever heard the mistreated woman say, "I 'm in love, I can 't leave him!" Or, how about the man who is being belittled say, "I love her and that 's just the way our relationship is." Those statements try to make it look like love is the reason for the anger, hurt, or disappointment, but two people in love - real love - don 't have to say those things.

Love is an important part of our lives. It can make us stronger, healthier, and happier - but only if we don 't buy into the myths of what love should look like and, instead, focus on the true elements of love. Following are some common myths about love that need to busted for healthier and happier relationships to occur in your life.

The 'You Complete Me ' Myth

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That means opening up to your partner and talking about issues you are having. It also means listening to your partner 's issues with an open mind so that you can understand where your partner is coming from and be sympathetic to their concerns and needs.

The Grumpy Old Couple Myth

How many of us picture the grumpy old couple who bickers as they go through their day and see two people in love? I would venture to say a lot of us!

We have been taught since we were young that old people bickering is cute and shows that they have put up with each other for years as a true testament to how much they love each other. But, bickering is not a sign of true love. It is a sign of disrespect, lack of compassion, annoyance, and misunderstanding.

Two people in love do not bicker constantly. They do not fight about stupid things and talk about each other behind their backs. They support each other and understand each other, and they enjoy each other 's company with laughter, affection, and respect.

That is the type of old couple that people should be looking up to when it comes to love. The couple who can still have that type of relationship after 30, 40, or 50 years of being together is the couple that has spent their time really experiencing the love of someone

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