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toxic515, should those come to battle you on this topic, I shall be your ally.
I agree on all points you (or Gary Hull) make. I do have a bit I'd like to add ::
I think a big part of love is culture. Our (American) culture puts the emphasis on self-sacrifice. One way to clearly see this is in buying The Ring. (Not the movie, you dumbass). We're expected to spend at least a month or two's wages on a beautiful ring for our wives to be. While this may not quite be true in every relationship, it is pretty much the common belief that we are to sacrifice our all for our beloved.
But why?
Because in turn, the same is expected from the target of your affection. We're taught not to fall in love with those who are "out of our league" because our feelings won't likely be reciprocated.
See where I'm going? It's essentially symbiotic self-indulgence. "I love you, now love me back." This concept of love does have its benefits. You get to be the most important thing in the world to one person. And in turn, they are to be the most important thing in your world. For the average person, this experience is absolutely unattainable through any other means.
Ever think of it like that?
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