Love

i know my own weakness is I love too freely. Without the proper checks mistakes of not saying no and going with the flow can lead to less than perfect situations. We need to be deliberate about our needs and define a plan or goal or list of must haves. Then never compromise. We also need to recognize and understand the differences between men and women. First thing is to understand love means to give (love the verb), the fruits of love are what we often think of, joy (love the noun). Equally important is open, honest, complete communication. Then trust, respect, also, but the biggest fruit of this labor is understanding. And it must be labor, because without sacrifice of yourself you cannot achieve the heights of love. The more you give the more you gain.