“Love is patient, love is kind,
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it does not dishonour others.
It is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keep no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hope, always preserve”
1 Corinthians 13 4-8
When I was growing up, I was taught and gradually became a pre-requisite list of how my spouse should be. He has to be graduated with a degree, earning 5 figure monthly salary, driving a luxury car, living in a reputable neighbourhood, and was born from certain status family background. Love is, when you have all the above. For 7 years, I thought life was complete. I played the perfect wife role well. One epiphany morning, with much rebel in heart, I walked out of it.
Till I met my current partner. He does not check off any thing on the pre-requisite list.
On the contrary, he teaches me to be myself and feel safe with honesty. He teaches me to communicate when we had a communication breakdown. He is patient. He has a generous heart. He is my biggest fan and worst critic. He opened my eyes with his unconditional love that motivate me to grow and better myself. We maybe imperfect but we are living in a perfectly self-written life … till old and grey.
This is what love, is to me.
What is LOVE to you?
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That’s a deep question! For me, love seems to be about connection, understanding, and meaningful actions rather than just words. I value relationships built on mutual respect, whether in family, friendships, or work. Given my background—traveling, interpreting, and producing music, I see love as something expressed through care, effort, and shared experiences rather than grand gestures.
I appreciate independence, so love for me might mean having someone who supports my journey rather than confines it. Love, to me is about being truly seen and understood, even in silence. What do you think?