To Love is to Serve

In a relationship, it is very important to acknowledge the small things that the other person does for us. It could be as trivial as waiting an hour more to go to bed together. These small things mean a lot in a relationship. One should not take these small gestures of love for granted. One must recognize them and acknowledge them appropriately. We must tell how much we appreciate and value their thoughtfulness and we must also reciprocate their gestures by being equally thoughtful and understanding towards their needs and emotions. 

To love is to serve. A strong relationship is one that is based on selfless service towards each other. We should not expect the other person to serve us. Instead, we must selflessly serve without any expectations of reciprocation. A true relationship is not about taking, it is about giving. We must do everything that we can  to serve the other person. However, we should not have any expectations. We should serve out of love and not out of the desire to get served in return.

Expectations do arise in relationships. After serving so much, it is human nature to want some loving gesture in return. Having expectations is totally natural. But, our expectations should be based on what type of person he or she is. Our expectations must be realistic. We should know what to expect from whom. Having realistic expectations can save us from getting frustrated and disappointed. This will help in avoiding unwanted fights and quarrels in a relationship. Thus, it can save a relationship from falling apart.

So, we must serve our loved ones without any expectations of them serving us back and if they do, we must acknowledge their actions. No matter how small, the gestures of love should never be ignored.