Why Can't We Keep Love in Our Lives? |
It is the season of love, and once again, we try a little harder to find compassion and consideration for others. We enjoy the company of family and friends, and for a little while, life seems just right. Why can’t it be like this all the time?
There is a widespread feeling that love is facing challenging times these days. Many of us may want more love in our lives, but that desire often fades quickly when we encounter difficulties. Love usually requires us to sacrifice something. In romantic relationships, it might mean dedicating time to our partner and spending less time with friends, family, work, or leisure. We may give up this time easily, even eagerly at first, but we struggle to maintain the same level of commitment once other demands become more urgent.
Our lives are about juggling priorities, but ultimately, we decide what matters most to us. The common wisdom is that something must give—we can’t have it all. We may want love in our lives, but we may not be willing to give something up for it. If we, consciously or subconsciously, are........