Social Question

smilingheart1's avatar

If it were possible, do you see unconditional love as the highest treasure of your life?

Asked by smilingheart1 (6439points) September 28th, 2011

I am just wondering if most people would agree that giving and receiving love unconditionally (if it were possible) would be the foundation from which a truly satisfying life here and now would be possible. That you would “swim” in an ocean of acceptance and understanding…..and consequently feel freedom to just go ahead and be happily, authentically…... you?

Observing members: 0 Composing members: 0

13 Answers

King_Pariah's avatar

I’d say for this guy, yes, it would probably the most treasured thing I could give and recieve… But I doubt I’ll find such a thing so I’ll settle for nigh unconditional hate.

GabrielsLamb's avatar

Not looking so Im not interested in ANY kind of love… *At least until people actually figure out what it is.

Hibernate's avatar

One of them but not the biggest of them all.

wonderingwhy's avatar

No, for me that treasure is happiness; but unconditional love is an undeniably wonderful thing.

Blackberry's avatar

It would be one, but not the most important at all.

SuperMouse's avatar

Yes, being able to give and receive unconditional love is life’s greatest treasure. Life’s greatest challenge as well.

blueiiznh's avatar

It is up there but I feel raising children is the greatest of life’s treasures.
Not only do you get to have unconditional love, but you are blessed with the miracle of birth through all the rewards and challenges or leaving a legacy with your children.

Pandora's avatar

Yes. I think I had that near perfect exchange with my dad. Till today it is the biggest loss of my life.

Pandora's avatar

Extra note. My dad passed away 31 years ago. I just meant that when you love someone that much and you know they love you equally as much without any question in your mind, than its a hard life lesson to swallow. Not to say I don’t love my husband or children that much but you still always wonder if the love for you is just as unconditional. I never wondered that about my dad. We would occasionally argue about different things but I always felt safe about his feelings for me.

boxer3's avatar

I mean sure, it’d be nice.
Likely….um….....
we’ll see, but damn there’s a lot of scums these days.

Earthgirl's avatar

Absolutely! And I am blessed to have it.

linguaphile's avatar

For my authentic and true self to be loved unconditionally, that would be an amazing blessing. Love without conditions… it would be beautiful and I believe that it can exist and that it would be one of the greatest gifts.

But do I honestly believe it will happen? No… because I have not yet fully accepted my authentic self and don’t easily share with others. It sounds terrible, but because of past hurts and because I have a tendency to be so hard on myself, I don’t trust that I am likable enough, so I stay in my shell the most part. Until I can accept myself without judgment, I really can’t expect someone else to.

Answer this question

Login

or

Join

to answer.
Your answer will be saved while you login or join.

Have a question? Ask Fluther!

What do you know more about?
or
Knowledge Networking @ Fluther