The Meaning of 'Love'

Jan 31, 2017
2 min read

Updated: Jun 19, 2025

In my last tip we looked at what love is; an ‘action’ to be learned, rather than just a ‘feeling’ to be felt. We're well past the end of January which is typically known as the break-up month so I've shared some comments I've received from couples who say what love means for them:

"Love looks like respect, unity and servanthood to me. Being on the same page in front of our family regardless of what we feel about a subject or disagree on privately. Being selfless. Showing that we put each other first." Corey K

"Love in action looks like patience, consideration, generosity of spirit and respect.

Love is showing your children how to demonstrate affection and commitment in a healthy relationship and enabling them to see that their parent is truly loved by their partner. It looks like kisses and hugs, it looks like loving and knowing glances at each other, it looks like a united front and a stable base from which your children can move forward and grow from." Carolyn

"Love is not just a feeling, it is based on mutual respect, unity, and #1 putting GOD first in your relationship instead of the “ME” factor. We all have our faults not only as a person, but as families, blended families, etc. We just have to keep positive for everyone involved because if you don't then negativity will sneak into your life, not to mention others and take control. LOVE can be such a beautiful , lifelong experience but as adults you both must display not just in words, but in actions daily. If this isn’t done, then it’s like a planting a garden, if you allow weeds to grow in the garden, then it will die. You must prune, keep your garden fresh and this takes love, which is nurturing and caring on a daily basis, this will make a beautiful, productive garden." Melesia Gilliand

Here’s your chance to share what keeps you and your partner together.

What does love mean to you? What does love in action look like?

In your blended family you and your partner have the awesome opportunity to model to your children how a healthy couple relationship works. So what does the ‘love’ you and your partner have for each other, look like to them? Or, how should it look?

Please share your thoughts below; you can remain anonymous if you wish.

Kindest regards