Love is a Verb

I remember a song from the 70s that stated 'love is a verb.' As a writer I can remember arguing the point. Now, I understand what they mean. Love is not a feeling, it is something you do. That is why we 'lose' the feeling as the years pass, because we stop showing love. What do we stop? We stop being romantic.

Today, there are no reasons or excuses. There are some excellent websites that are full of romantic ideas designed to rekindle those flames you felt when you first met.

I sent my husband a note in his lunch that said I miss you. He laughed at the idea, and made jokes that he was glad the 'guys' were not around when he found the note...but he responded by being romantic with me. That was about four years ago, and we've worked hard since then learning how to show each other how much we love the person.

One person gave me some great advice. Think of life alone. If you always remember what it is like to be alone, you'll always appreciate your spouse. So, love might not be a 'verb' but I now 'get the meaning behind the song's title.'