Thank you for your input, Bod. I also ascribe to 'showing respect in one way or other', on a basic level. However, when it pertains to someone that we profess to love, or who professes to love us, that respect should be on a higher level. Don't you think so?
Good question, CC. But I think that the patriarchal nature of most societies (inclusive of my own) is largely responsible for that, and it's not easy to "get away from the truth", as you say.
Usually, one has to have a healthy dose of 'self-respect', in order to understand how to give/show respect to others. Love and respect are different constructs but depend on each other for efficacy. How is it possible to 'love' one's spouse/partner yet disrespect him/her through infidelity? What is wrong - the depth of love or the level of respect?
At this stage in my life, I no longer value love above all else. I now prefer to focus more on giving and receiving respect - valuing who the person is, his personal views on life and his expectations of or wants from a relationship, whilst sharing the same about myself. If I can accept/respect him for what he has to offer as a person, then that's a good start for me.
I agree with you about the "depth of love" being an important factor, DL. Perhaps it determines the level of respect that one may have for another (and also oneself), that is the key.
I agree, but partially, as it pertains to respect. I believe that everyone should receive respect as a human being, regardless of achievements, rank or status. However, if a person speaks/behaves unethically, or purposely causes harm or distress to me (or to others) then he/she might lose my respect.
I believe you are right, CC, especially your point about familiarity and taking others for granted. I've certainly been guilty of that before, as well as having been taken for granted myself.
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Thanks for your comments, Chat. Much appreciated. However, a distinction can be made between 'loving' and 'falling in love' with someone (I think), which could make a difference with losing or giving respect. Don't you think?
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