OPINION: 'No matter how close they are to us, people cannot be taken for granted, nor their relationship with us,' writes Catalina resident Phineas Anderson.
Phineas Anderson Special to the Arizona Daily Star The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:
Valentine’s Day is a time to express love. It is a day to remind ourselves and think about the question, what is love? To show how complex this simple question is, let’s contemplate the things we might love: God, our mother, brother, wife, friend, doll, garden, dog, car, school, Tucson Museum of Art and so much more. We can say we have affection for all these things, they give us a certain degree of pleasure, and if they leave our lives, we will be sad.
Is it possible to find a definition that links our love for a cherished, inanimate doll with the love of a parent? Perhaps not, but at least a framework has been suggested by Cornell psychologist Robert Sternberg that helps us think “love” through. Based on research that compares the two sexes and people of different cultures, he has determined that the common central components of love are intimacy, passion, and commitment.
Love can be expressed in various ways: giving presents, doing kind and thoughtful deeds, touching, saying nice things, and spending time with the loved one. Given people’s upbringing, they are more likely to emphasize one form of expression over another. Huggers like to touch. Those uncomfortable with touch might prefer good deeds, and those who are shy might like to find an appropriate present.
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