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A Unique Examination of the Fundamental Factors Liberating Love Paul Dennis Sporer is the author of several books, including Liberating Love; Dimensions of Companionship; Equal but Different; and The Concept of Family. He has also written many articles, and has edited more than 30 books, including Gentle Measures, by Jacob Abbott; Views of Old Europe, by Bayard Taylor; The French at Home, by Albert Rhodes. Available Soon! Book Specifics |
Love and independence are two universal forces, which although always in competition, are not mutually incompatible. By marrying, people make the major decision to forego some of their independence in order to achieve greater happiness by sharing all aspects of their life with another person. Yet, the decision is complex. This unique book examines the development of relationships, as people struggle to balance the two ideals of love and independence. The key to accomplishing a balance of the two areas lies in understanding the nature of each. For love to exist there must be respect, and respect grows out of witnessing virtuous behavior, such as honesty, integrity and purity. On the other hand, for personal independence to come about, financial, educational and other external factors must be in place, in addition to internal personality factors such as maturity, personal ideals, truthfulness and empathy. The author concludes that the ultimate goal of material gain gotten through education, career and status, is to foster and maintain the companionate relationship, which in Western custom is validated in marriage. However, through moral and ethical behavior, it is possible to marry, and still retain a great deal of independence; if two people can find positive ways to understand and support one another, then independence does not have to be sacrificed. Indeed, both spouses become stronger than before. Within this framework, love can truly be liberated. This book is an invaluable guide that helps people understand a critical aspect of intimate relationships.
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