Perhaps it's me ... but it never ceases to amaze me the number of people who say they do not want to meet the other individual again because "there was no spark there". They liked the other person, and would not mind meeting as friends, but not romantically because there was not that instant appeal, sexual attraction, or whatever chemistry they expect straight away.
Why is it people want everything instantly these days? Instant romance. Instant love. Instant fast food. Instant coffee. Instant laxative!!!
Falling in love is rarely a first attraction instant thing. Yes, it happens, but not every time and for every one. Not everyone is a knight in shining armour. Often the knight has a limp and his horse is lame. And the lady is not always a princess either.
Falling in love is often a gradual thing. You get to know the other person. Their likes and dislikes. Their views, opinions and values in life. Their hopes, fears and aspirations. There are so many things to consider and evaluate as you get to know the other person and decide whether you want to spend the rest of your life with them.
It is not all instant love and marriage.
They'll be wanting instant divorce next!
...too many fall in love for the wrong reasons.
ReplyDeleteYes, you are right. Life is not always all glamour.
DeleteGod bless, Tom.
Good points
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christine.
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As far as I'm aware, we don't have a show like that here in the States, Victor. And for the instant gratification people these days seem to want, it's so unrealistic and unhealthy.
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Yes, sadly these days people want instant happiness all the time. Life is not like that.
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An impatient world,my friend. Their battle cry is we want it all and we want it now.
ReplyDeleteGood point, Bill. They want everything now; and no care for tomorrow. It's as if they don't believe in a tomorrow.
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Instant laxative ... hahahaha! Great life lesson, friend. I wish I'd read and taken to heart years ago.
ReplyDeleteYep ... we all learn from experience.
DeleteGod bless, Mevely.
Seems like you hardly can get to know someone the very first time you meet.
ReplyDeleteExactly Happyone. These people expect a "spark" after sitting down for a meal for an hour or so.
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Dearest Victor,
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a very sad fact nowadays with the instant gratification society!
Falling in love is not the same as turning the switch for light!
And seldom are people willing to sacrifice something in order to add to the happiness of another person.
Also to cherish someone and build on a solid foundation of knowing each other before getting 'romantic'.
If they're looking for 'the spark'—guess they will in for lots of surprises coming their way down the road!
That's not what we Christians are taught to do.
Happy Saint Valentine's Day to you and yours!
Hugs,
Mariette
People are forgetting what Christianity has taught because many do not believe in God or Christ anyway. And that's the problem.
DeleteHappy Saint Valentine's Day to you and Pieter, Mariette. God bless.
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DeleteAgreed. Too many people spend more time planning the wedding than planning the marriage!
ReplyDeleteGood point well made, Mimi. God bless.
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