On truly respecting each other.

I allow my Italian true love to veto some of my plans. Out of respect for her wishes. I may propose doing something which conflicts with her concept of the right thing. So I acquiesce. Don’t do it. Abandon a project. But other times, I may proceed any way. Regardless of her feelings. Because I have to. I am compelled. I presume that she does the same.  We have to sometimes recognize each other’s independence. That’s the nice thing about true love. We work things out. We compromise. We truly respect each other. Maybe that sets the example for the way we should deal with people generally. It certainly works when one is in a truly loving relationship.  –Jim Broede