The act of Love

  We very occasionally say that we'd do anything for those we love, yet we give ultimatums and even go as far as turning our backs on them.

  So when we so candidly say that there'd be nothing we wouldn't do for our fiance, or our children etc. do we mean to say that we'd do anything as long as it didn't compromise ourselves? Is the fact that we're self aware make us selfish and unable to compromise? Do we say this simply as a formality, and yet another form of selfishness to make us feel superior? Has society instilled this mentality on us, knowing that sometimes, most times we'll go back on our word?

   I recently read a book, "Baby Proof" by Emily Griffin. It's about a young couple who is in a debacle about whether or not to have children. Having exchanged vows and made promises to each other I find it nothing short that an egotistical move when they separate and are unwilling to compromise due to this one difference (no matter how big of a decision it might be). So I ask of you, would you sacrifice your being in order for your loved one to be happy, or would your happiness matter more?

 Hope to hear from you all.