It's amazing to think of what men are willing to give up for love. You name it - power, prestige, influence, wealth, friends, and even family.
Why do they do that?
What is love for them that makes the act of sacrificing significant chunks of their life's work meaningful?
Bringing back the stories of my yesteryears, who could forget the abdication of Edward VIII of England in favor of a marriage to Wallis Simpson? I still could not fathom the meaning of 'abdication' but my Grandmother simply explained that the King gave up both his crown and his kingdom to be with the woman he loves.
Is that even possible, 'la?
Lovingly, she answered, 'yes, it was done and could be done again by anyone who is in love'.
Looking back, we could find great men doing less desirable acts in the name of love.
King David took Bathsheba. Clinton had Monica.
And don't forget Mary and Anne Boleyn of the English Tudor court.
But then on the other hand, an amused smile painted on my lips as I began to ask myself (yes, my humble old self) what have I done for love?
I gave up a lot - yes, I have my share of misgivings. Things changed when I fell in love. I lean more to the prospect of dual partnership - the 'us' - rather than to individualistic 'I'. Focus more in getting into each others world, entwining our lives.
So what did I gave up?
Among other things, I gave up myself to be with the woman I love.
Why do they do that?
What is love for them that makes the act of sacrificing significant chunks of their life's work meaningful?
Bringing back the stories of my yesteryears, who could forget the abdication of Edward VIII of England in favor of a marriage to Wallis Simpson? I still could not fathom the meaning of 'abdication' but my Grandmother simply explained that the King gave up both his crown and his kingdom to be with the woman he loves.
Is that even possible, 'la?
Lovingly, she answered, 'yes, it was done and could be done again by anyone who is in love'.
Looking back, we could find great men doing less desirable acts in the name of love.
King David took Bathsheba. Clinton had Monica.
And don't forget Mary and Anne Boleyn of the English Tudor court.
But then on the other hand, an amused smile painted on my lips as I began to ask myself (yes, my humble old self) what have I done for love?
I gave up a lot - yes, I have my share of misgivings. Things changed when I fell in love. I lean more to the prospect of dual partnership - the 'us' - rather than to individualistic 'I'. Focus more in getting into each others world, entwining our lives.
So what did I gave up?
Among other things, I gave up myself to be with the woman I love.
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