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Is there any way of really knowing if you have found your soul-mate? I know there is love and true love but I don’t know whether the person I am in love with is my soul-mate or not … anyone with guidance here?
I just feel … happy when I’m around them. I keep getting fluttery feelings in my chest when I look into their eyes and I love the sound of his voice so much ..
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My friend and I live in Michigan and are planning on relocating to the south soon. We both are white females and often date black men and both have biracial children. Our question is what southern cities are more accepting of interracial dating and biracial individuals?
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Hi, I am 31 and live in India. I am planning to move to USA/ UK or any other developed country after marriage and for that I am searching for a nice match.
My question is :—– Is the marriage, which is registered under Indian Law, acceptable in UK / USA or we have to register under UK /USA Laws? What is the procedure for that, any website address?
I would like to know about the laws prevelant in USA/ UK about marriage. I live in India do I have to registered under Indian Law will it be acceptable in USA/ UK .Or we have to register under USA/ UK Laws for marriage to be authorized.
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Don’t alot of people seem to divorce their soul mates? Does this mean they have more than one?
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Is humankind selfless or selfish when it comes to love? Do we look for someone who we’ll have a secure future with or someone who we truly love?
Such things may not always come hand in hand. Remember, people are never perfect… Hypothetically, what if your true love could not comfort you – the person simply did not have the ability to do so, but it was no true fault of that person. Or what if the person wouldn’t be able to bring much or anything financially and would mean that you’d have to spend morning to evening working, or even living on the streets? What if that person was mentally unstable, has a terminal illness, etc. etc.
Call that person ‘A’. Person A, in general, means a poor future outlook – but with your true love. Person B is someone you love less, but has a better future outlook and is far more secure. Maybe that person is even just a better person, but you just don’t ‘click’ as much as you do with A.
So between A and B, which would you most likely choose?
Think carefully, answer honestly. Idealism calls us to pick person A, our true love. But, being realistic… No one is ever perfect, and part of love means being able to realize someone else’s mistakes and faults, but not loving the person less for them. Being able to accept all such things. So you could love someone who was insane or emotionally unstable, who has borderline or is narcistic. And financial problems are one of the leading causes of divorce, aren’t they?
If you still choose A, how severe would conditions have to be to sway you to the other side? If the person was severely mentally unstable? If that person had a terminal illness? If the person meant little, if anything at all, financially? All three things?
I think, in general, people would rather have the security than true love. Idealism calls us to say ‘love of course!’ but do you really know what it’s like to live in poverty? To be with someone who’s truly mentally unstable? Think about it. You’d have to support your love financially and emotionally, as well as any children you might have. You’d have to put up with that person through those rough times too; in such situations, people aren’t the most agreeable or positive. You’re calling for a real sacrifice here for someone who society sees as of little value. You’re, in a sense, giving your life away. It’d probably be easier to die. And then, there’s always someone else out there — at least, a lot more secure people.
Usually, conditions aren’t too bad. They’re secure enough for love to be deemed as most important.
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Ever heard of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs? Physiological (i.e. food, water) and safety/security comes before love/belonging. And today’s society… With all the divorces (a lot of divorces due to financial problems as well) and half-hearted marriages, how well would people hold up when faced with severe problems? And I think there’s a “If this doesn’t work out, it wasn’t meant to be” and “there are other people out there” sort of idea that help comfort people when they end a relationship, to make them think, “Someone’s still out there for me.”
And you also have to realize, that even if you’re willing to live a poor life, would you allow your children to? To live poorly or have an unstable father, etc.?
But it’s still possible. If love is your true priority and you’re a strong enough person, it’s possible. But it’s a great sacrifice to be made.
I’m not going to choose an answer, but will simply leave this to voting.
And in response to Bender’s answer:
A sacrifice made for true love is difficult. Following those Bible verses also is pretty difficult itself. The sort of love described is impossible; it calls for perfection, but people can still try to do what they can. It’s still pretty difficult, especially the first and latter parts. Being patient, being hopeful, always trusting, persevering, and protecting. Especially when you’re not getting that all back. But with full understanding of that without a change of opinion… Then you’re quite an admirable person.
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I’ve talked to a few people recently who don’t think marriage works. While my parents have had a good marriage, I know a lot of people haven’t. So my questions are;a) without marriage, how would society raise children, and b) is marriage flawed, or do flawed people destroy marriages?
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Are you planning on marriage, how long will you wait, or when will you ask? How long is too long to be dating?
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i.e. a 3,000 used car, a husband who uses his PHd to help the kids be smart and happy (without relying on spending prowess) a rented apartment with just enough bedrooms for the family, vinyl tile floors, a 9 to 5 job, but true wisdom, love, and understanding?
I don’t think such women exist. It seems you measure a man financially first, and by values second.
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this is to find out myself, but also a look at society. i see 15 year olds, and they say that they love each other.
when i was 15, i had my first proper kiss, but it wasn;t love, and i knew then it wasnt love, i knew it was just lust, i’m 19 now, so theres not much diffo maturity wise.
the question is, how do u know what love is at that age, i personally believe, you never know how much you love someone or something, until its gone.
sadness is part of it, but there’s also beauty in it
bf, gf, love i mean
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