WHOM CAN "I LOVE YOU BE TOLD"?

The concept LOVE as a noun is defined by online dictionary as an intense feeling or deep affection or a great interest and pleasure in something or someone. The word love is taken by 21st century youth to mean only "sexual activities" (often including sexual intercourse) between two people, negating the fact that "LOVE" is not about sex, going for dancing dates, or showing off. It is about being with the person who makes you happy in a way nobody else can.

Going into a relationship for some youths means going into sexual activities, whereas, in the actual sense, people who are in a relationship are those who are in a state of"connectedness" or people in a state which involves "mutual dealings". Connectedness and mutual dealings are two key concepts in relationship. Thus, to be connected means one making or sharing features with someone. These features include: Sharing of ideas, one who you can tell your problem and he/she will  understand it or even proffer possible solutions to it. Mutual dealings means common to or shared by two or more people which is closely the same thing with the definition of connectedness.


Mental conditioning of people concerning " I LOVE YOU" or the orientation got about "I love you" most especially among the youths is appalling (causing shock or dismay; horrific), it is too negative. I love you can be told to anyone who you have an affection or deep care for. According to Platonic view, expression of I love you is to show a strong inclination or liking to a friend.


However, when a young girl/boy discuss that he/she is too young to go into a relationship, I discover that his/her orientation has been channelled towards what which I call "only sexual or romantic relationship". Going into a relationship is not for romantic and sexual purposes, but being connected with one who can understand you and share your problems and happy moments with you. One who can tell you your errors and helps you to prosper in your future career. One who like to make you happy because happiness in a relationship is very important.

As stated above, I can draw a conclusion that relationship is a vital component of health and wellbeing.
It is also noteworthy that relationship does not confine only to a girl and a boy, it can be between your guy friend, a female friend, or family member. This is why Ernest Ernest stated, " If my relationship with my friends and family ended, I would have nothing to look forward to when a day was bad or if you just needed to have a good time".
Finally, it would be a thing of great joy if the youths can think positive and also remain positively.

A POSITIVE MIND, IS A HEALTHY MIND AND BODY.

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