Love Conquers Much

Do you think love conquers all, or are there some things even love can’t fix?

The Oxford Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus of 1997 gives the following definition of love used as a noun:1. deep affection; fondness 2. sexual passion 3. sexual relations 4. beloved one; sweetheart 5. (in some games) no score; nil. In the definition of affection, fondness, and the opposite of hatred, love is necessary, but no matter which definition we follow, love can not conquer all, because it runs both ways. If one side is not willing to contribute love, then the problems can’t be overcome.

President Lincoln said The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend. Love makes the world go round, but there are some problems love would not be able to fix.  We could provide as much care, concern, and friendship as we can, but if the second or third party is not willing to cooperate and behave pleasantly, and even worse, take advantage of our love, then it’s time to quit.

In romance, dates, and marriage, there are limits to what love can achieve. If the person we’re in love with does not return the love, then the relationship would not work. The same goes for completely different backgrounds, morals, and values.  People could negotiate, but there are limits to tolerance as well. Situations can even turn love into hatred. Love will also fade with time if the lover is unwilling to change and improve.

In games, outcomes are often determined by scores. At times, players will get a score of "love" or 0. However, if the players argue against the rules and scores, "love" makes things worse.

Love can only conquer when all involved parties are willing to put in effort and do their part. If one party is going to remain self-centered, controlling, and unpleasant, then no matter how much love we provide, things will not improve.