Is Love the invention of women?

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   theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

   My experience tells me that the word love in the context of an adult relationship was the invention of women.... like when I hand over my credit card....thanks Love

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      No love isn't the invention of women. It is an emotion defined by humanity, however, limited it might be.
      
      It's understanding, isn't always grasped. Hence, much confusion on each persons part.

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      tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      thanks Love !

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      lyricsingrayposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      

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   Poppa Bluesposted 13 years ago

   That's a ridiculous notion! Love isn't an invention, it's nature! The inventions of men, deceit, dishonesty, and hate are what poisons love.

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      poetlorraineposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      you are such a huggy kissy kinda guy aren't you.... aw

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         Poppa Bluesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         LOL! You wouldn't think that if you read my post in the polygamy thread!

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            Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            HAHAHHHAHAAA!!!! or by your Avitar?   but you are, and you know it....

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   alexandriaruthkposted 13 years ago

   love is a natural feeling, we show it in different ways, we feel it differently, we cope with it differently too, but it is the most wonderful feeling in the world -- to be loved and be loved in return,,

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   theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

   surely Poppa women can be deceitful,dishonest and hate driven...am I wrong...

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      Poppa Bluesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I used the term "man" to represent mankind not a particular gender. Yes all those traits are human and not found in the animal kingdom.

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         TLMinutposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Animals actually DO deceive each other. I don't remember where I saw the studies -- it was PBS or some such thing about nature.

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   Justine76posted 13 years ago

   he he he...I did just write a hub about this...

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   theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

   tantrum, right back at you and it didnt cost me anything, were do you get those smiley faces....

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      tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      In the formating tips you'll get the clue !

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      Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      some smiley you can make. click on the "formatting tips" thingy it will give you a better list..but for example
      ;  )  with no spaces gets you  and : ) =   
      other people have way better animated smileys, and I have no idea where htey come from. Im so jealous...

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         tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         http://planetsmilies.net/

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            Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            HAPPY DAY!!!!!!!!!

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   Rod Marsdenposted 13 years ago

   love adult wise is a natural defense against extinction.

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      tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Love is not necessary. Only sex.

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         poetlorraineposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         what.......  really

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            Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            she means, as a defense against extinction. If there are 2 people left, and they have to procreate to keep the species alive, love isnt needed.

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               tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Yeah !
               Crystal clear !

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         Rod Marsdenposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Sex is necessary to get the ball rolling. Don't forget that babies and then infants need a lot of care before they can make it on their own and in terms of survival it is best if there are two active parents instead of one. A man might go in for the sex off the bat, no problem there, but it is love which makes him want to stick around or at least love forms a good argument for him to do so. A partnership is the best way to go for survival of the young and thus survival of the species. Love is thus part of survival.
         
         

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   theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

   tantrum and Justine76 thanks

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   theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

   I suppose humanity could exist without love, but then that would mean I would simply be handing over my credit card for I suppose the sake of it.......even if it is the invention of women its better than nothing...isnt it?

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      tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I'd love to see your Credit Card. Is it Black ?

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    poetlorraineposted 13 years ago

    Justine there are so many occasions when you help me out, thanks

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       Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       heeehhee
       I love to think im helpful. Usally I smash noses by accident, burn dinner and fall down alot...

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    Tantrum, No its Gold but its like Madoffs, slightly strained....

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       tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       it will do for the time being. Hand it over! 

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    Garnet Greeneposted 13 years ago

    This comment annoyed me so much that my first reply was long enough to be a hub, so I made it one! There are plenty of people with good values (religious or secular), it's just that some aren't attracted to people of character, or it's far down the list of things they look for in a mate.
    
    Thanks for helping me complete another hub though.

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       Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       thats cool you got a new hub out of it!  wich comment annoyed  you?

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          tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    Tantrum, you just did not say the magic words.....and any way I am about to treat myself to a Chinese and a can of coke.....

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       tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       
       what a pity !
       I tried !
       Not too hard it seems !

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       Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       WHAT!!???? is A chinese?

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    Garnet just read your inspired hub very good, I am now a devoted follower....

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       Garnet Greeneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Aw shucks! Thanks.
       
       Irish, I can solve your romance dilemna, btw. If you come to the US we'll all like you - we're suckers for your accent! In Ireland, it won't do you any good!
       
       I hope 2010 does bring you love and joy.

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    Poppa Bluesposted 13 years ago

    Let`s not forget, there are many kinds of love, like the love of your children, friends, siblings, and fellow beings. Can you honestly say the love of a father for his son or daughter wouldn`t exist if not for woman?

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    Why does Love always seem to get reduced to sex....is there no romance left in the world

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    Soon it will be Valentines...is it all going to be about sex?

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       wychicposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Not ALL about it, but it's a nice addition
       
       No, love is not invented by women, though in many relationships it seems that the expectations are set by women. A materialistic woman who only wants a credit card needs a materialistic man who has a good job and is happy to be free of the burden of spending time with her and being romantic. On the flip side, some men crave the attention and intimacy every bit as much as the most touchy-feely woman, and they need an unmaterialistic woman who is also very touchy-feely.

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    wychic that was deep, as you say some women like money and some men like the attention and dont mind paying for it, I have often found that the word love is often first uttered by a woman in a relationship....like hanging it out there like a carrot and watching your reaction....if you bite your in trouble and your love becomes a stick with which to beat you, I could be wrong...

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       wychicposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       That could be...I've only been in two major relationships, and in both cases he was the one to say it first, and I've had others say it when I didn't feel the same. However, this could very well only speak to my own caution and not be representative of how most women would react. I also live in an out-of-the-way, small-town cowboy culture, which could make a difference...my husband tells me that he's used to much pushier women and much more intelligent men in other places .

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    theirishobserver.posted 13 years ago

    Love is...not expecting too much

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