Gettin' All Emo Up In Here!

Tydeus · 12-19-2006, 03:30 AM

I was wondering what exactly "love" means to the varied inhabitants of this forum. It's always interesting to me to hear how different folks define it.

Like, for instance, my friend Beverly, who cheats relentlessly on her boyfriend, yet insists that she is, in fact, in love with him. She's definitely a strange one, no doubt about it. And that's why I made this topic -- thinking of Beverly's "love" juxtaposed against some of my more romantic friends, I couldn't help but laugh, and shake my head in wonderment.

What a funny little world, eh?

katsielyonz · 12-19-2006, 10:06 AM

I'm scarred of the mighty mods coming down on this post, but I'll replay anyways. o.0. Don't hurt me...

You're feelings for someone doesn't always define your behavior. And sex and love can be two separate things.

Ravenfic · 12-19-2006, 10:08 AM

My definition of 'love' is to enjoy something. If I love something, it must be fun, entertaining, or something like that. Sex has nothing to with it.

Unless you get into loving people.

That's just too complicated, and I'm cold and heartless, so no comment on that part of the equation.

Now that I think of it, I guess I'm a selfish bastard.

Oh well.

The SSB Intern · 12-19-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravenfic

My definition of 'love' is to enjoy something. If I love something, it must be fun, entertaining, or something like that. Sex has nothing to with it.

Well, obviously you wouldn't have sex with things you love. That would just be weird.

Tydeus · 12-19-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by The SSB Intern

Well, obviously you wouldn't have sex with things you love. That would just be weird.

Don't bash it 'til you try it?

Ravenfic · 12-19-2006, 11:59 AM

Maybe I should clarify:

I don't think sex really fits the definition of love at all. No wait.. er... nevermind.

Clever dodge there, Tydeus.

dudemullet · 12-19-2006, 01:33 PM

To be willing to do anything to make that other person happy, including your life.
-This also includes your epic gear-. :stressed:

Sir Pinkleton · 12-19-2006, 01:43 PM

If it was around midnight I'd give you a better answer, but here's my 2 cents.

Love, of a person anyhow, can be generalized as a grand desire to be with that someone, doing everything for that person, or perhaps just thinking about them constantly.

In the case of your friend Beverly, it depends on how her boyfriend feels. If he doesn't like it (and id telling her to not do it), then she's ignoring his feelings and therefore does not truly love him.

Also, any SNL fans?

xravi · 12-19-2006, 05:55 PM

What is love? Baby Don't hurt me, don't hurt me no more.

42PETUNIAS · 12-19-2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by xravi

What is love? Don't hurt me!

Baby don't hurt me. Geez.

I think that love is the ultimate form of wanting to be with someone. Unfortunately, it gets cheapened by people not meaning it, not being able to define it, etc. and i think that that's why theres so many divorces and stuff nowadays. People use the word love when they don't mean it, and cause of that, they enter a relationship with false delusions, and eventually they drift apart.

12-19-2006, 03:30 AM	#1
Tydeus Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: L.A. Sprawl Posts: 589	Gettin' All Emo Up In Here! I was wondering what exactly "love" means to the varied inhabitants of this forum. It's always interesting to me to hear how different folks define it. Like, for instance, my friend Beverly, who cheats relentlessly on her boyfriend, yet insists that she is, in fact, in love with him. She's definitely a strange one, no doubt about it. And that's why I made this topic -- thinking of Beverly's "love" juxtaposed against some of my more romantic friends, I couldn't help but laugh, and shake my head in wonderment. What a funny little world, eh? Last edited by Tydeus; 12-19-2006 at 03:53 AM.

12-19-2006, 10:08 AM	#3
Ravenfic Ia! Ia! Cthulhu ftagn! Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12	My definition of 'love' is to enjoy something. If I love something, it must be fun, entertaining, or something like that. Sex has nothing to with it. Unless you get into loving people. That's just too complicated, and I'm cold and heartless, so no comment on that part of the equation. Now that I think of it, I guess I'm a selfish bastard. Oh well. __________________ 'What'cha doin'?' 'Hitchin' a ride ta Toledo.' 'Where's that?' 'I dunno. I think they have metal there.'

12-19-2006, 11:59 AM	#6
Ravenfic Ia! Ia! Cthulhu ftagn! Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12	Maybe I should clarify: I don't think sex really fits the definition of love at all. No wait.. er... nevermind. Clever dodge there, Tydeus. __________________ 'What'cha doin'?' 'Hitchin' a ride ta Toledo.' 'Where's that?' 'I dunno. I think they have metal there.'

12-19-2006, 05:55 PM	#9
xravi Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 568	What is love? Baby Don't hurt me, don't hurt me no more. Last edited by xravi; 12-19-2006 at 10:35 PM.

12-19-2006, 10:06 AM	#2
katsielyonz Troopa Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 88	I'm scarred of the mighty mods coming down on this post, but I'll replay anyways. o.0. Don't hurt me... You're feelings for someone doesn't always define your behavior. And sex and love can be two separate things.

12-19-2006, 01:33 PM	#7
dudemullet Floor sweeper Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 136	To be willing to do anything to make that other person happy, including your life. -This also includes your epic gear-. :stressed:

12-19-2006, 01:43 PM	#8
Sir Pinkleton What's going on? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 1,237	If it was around midnight I'd give you a better answer, but here's my 2 cents. Love, of a person anyhow, can be generalized as a grand desire to be with that someone, doing everything for that person, or perhaps just thinking about them constantly. In the case of your friend Beverly, it depends on how her boyfriend feels. If he doesn't like it (and id telling her to not do it), then she's ignoring his feelings and therefore does not truly love him. Also, any SNL fans?