Its not that what you posted doesn't make sense....these are all good points....but they are not a substitute for love....all of them mean nothing without love.....love is the prerequisite!
So instead of saying don't marry for love, marry for these reasons....its better to say don't marry for love alone!
Otherwise all the common interests and life purpose, emotional safety, mensch, selflessness and acceptance mean nothing if there is no love....it becomes an arranged contract and you are just going through the motions in life....may look great but lacks any flavor.
And as Tcom said it is easier said than done...but if you can find someone to share your love who ALSO has the rest of the stuff you mentioned...then you've hit the jackpot...like me!! =)
Stay safe all.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?
Its not that what you posted doesn't make sense....these are all good points....but they are not a substitute for love....all of them mean nothing without love.....love is the prerequisite!
So instead of saying don't marry for love, marry for these reasons....its better to say don't marry for love alone!
Otherwise all the common interests and life purpose, emotional safety, mensch, selflessness and acceptance mean nothing if there is no love....it becomes an arranged contract and you are just going through the motions in life....may look great but lacks any flavor.
And as Tcom said it is easier said than done...but if you can find someone to share your love who ALSO has the rest of the stuff you mentioned...then you've hit the jackpot...like me!! =)
Stay safe all.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?