He stares deep into her eyes. “Please don’t do this?” She stands up with firm conviction. “I’m sorry, but I have to.” Slowly he stands up as well. He pulls her hand into his. “If this means that much to you then you should go through with it, but you’re not doing it on your own.” She takes a step back. Her eyes are filled with puzzles. “You hate what I’m about to do… Why would you come with me?” A peaceful smile appears on his face: “I do hate what you are about to do, but if this is what you want, then this is what I want for you.” He holds her close. “I know how much this means to you, so I’ll bite my lip and keep my reservations at bay. I will make sure that you get what you want.”____________________
If we love someone, we have to try and support their decisions even if we don’t agree with them.
Having someone support you through something they don't believe in shows real commitment from their part. Love makes people to wonderful things, things you never thought possible.
ReplyDeletethe words he said i'd give my left hand to hear spoken to me....
ReplyDeleteThis is what the Machinist does. He's ready to support. The only difference is... I never insist and so we spend a few minutes "no, you... really..." and "no, it's ok. You do it/ have it..." etc. Either way, sometimes, just the KNOWING that you have that support / encouragement means more and is more effective than the actual want/ need / desire. Hope this makes sense?
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely scenario...
Thats what we call ' love'....
ReplyDeleteWell done
ReplyDeleteA couple years ago I went to a concert with my wife to see a group I wasn't overly familiar with. I didn't know a single song, but she loves the band. I was glad to be there with her because I knew she wouldn't go on her own.
ReplyDeleteThis past summer she came to a concert with me. She's getting more into the music but I think I was into the concert more than she was. After a while she wasn't feeling great, but she stuck it out as long as she could. And even though we had to leave early I didn't mind because she did that for me.
It's one of the many things I love her for.
Ah, Love. What a tangled wed of mystery and stomach ache...never has anything hurt so much or felt so good.
ReplyDeleteWow...I could really picture a situation in my own life that goes along with this.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
support without complaining or backlash ... is that possible? judging from some of the comments above, for some it is...
ReplyDeletewell said dear louis,
smiles
so true, so complicated and difficult to do sometimes...but so true (so long as your own virtue, ideals and personal well-being are not neglected)... so, is it now true? :)
ReplyDeleteneeded to hear this <3 thanks
ReplyDeleteAs always Louis, I love your posts. My hubby Barry (commented earlier ... he included your post Persona on his blog) and I always try to support each other, whether we're into it or not. We're very blessed to have a great relationship without a lot of drama. Just love and respect.
ReplyDeleteI check every day for a new post ... never enough ... but totally worth the wait.
This is very true! Hard to remember, but good to do.
ReplyDeleteyou're absolutely correct!!
ReplyDeleteLove should be unconditional. Love you blog (unconditionally :p)
ReplyDeleteerm..that should have read 'love your blog'
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