Sunday, April 7, 2013

LOVE: GIVING UP YOUR SELFISHNESS

Most women in their late 30s could get married tomorrow, if they really, really wanted to. There are gazillions of men who would marry them at the drop of a hat - but the feeling probably isn’t mutual. In this world they didn’t get married in their 20s because they didn’t want to and were picky. Now they want to, but they’re still picky

They marry expecting they have found someone who will love them. Sooner or later they discover the wonder that they have actually found someone to love. It's their choice. Will I give love, or will I demand to be loved? That decision will determine whether you have a happy marriage. If the adjustment to living with another person doesn't wash away your selfishness, the babies will. But oh, the rewards. Freedom from self self self all the time is wonderful. Raising a family of fantastic human beings is beyond description, and sharing life with a good man...ah, but the ticket to these treasures is readiness to take the risk of giving up your selfishness.

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