An unlikely conversation between Romeo and Juliet

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Lasting Love #5

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Some people say that noble love can come about little by little, all without that 'falling madly in love' disaster.

Says Romeo

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Yes, Romeo, as in a few sparks kindling a then slowly growing fire of love.

Says Juliet

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What happens when a spark cannot kindle a romantic fire, when love does not come to warm the heart after all?

Says Romeo

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Is that what happened to our parents? Did they then stay together out of courtesy?

Says Juliet

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Or did they have to marry according to the social or political standings of their respective clans, right from the start? 

Says Romeo

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Oh Romeo, what a world do we live in! People marry for love, sex, family, lineage, and then some. 

Says Juliet

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Yes, they do. As long as the love is good enough. As long as sex, family, or lineage can compensate for little love.

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Now Romeo, let's not be too harsh on people. They have to make due one way or another, you know. 

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If you wait for true love and it never comes, you'll be sorry one day as well. Isn't a little love better than no love at all? 

Says Juliet

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Juliet, you're so compassionate. Are you saying that even with experiencing just a little love, people can find meaning in life?

Says Romeo

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Yes, they do it seems! Some also turn to faith for meaning. St. Augustine already conjured that the greatest love is that of God.

Says Juliet

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St. Augustine (354-430 A.D.) wrote The City of God and Confessions.

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God or not, I say find that one person with whom you can be in love. And then work on that love and your lives together...

Says Juliet

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And know what love is and what it isn't? I mean sex, family, lineage, and money aren't love, even though they substitute.

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And do not mistake fascination, empathy, lusting, compassion, pity, devotion, or just plain liking for love, either. 

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