Principles of Loving

More than anything else, we want to love and be loved. 
Love is a gift. 
Love is not time bound. 
Love is good will in action. 
Love is a response to need.

Skills of Loving

Seeing: 
I do not look over or through you, I see you in your uniqueness. 
Hearing: 
I listen to what you are saying. 
Honoring of Feelings and Ideas: 
I recognize your right to think and feel as you do. 
Having Good Will: 
I will you good and not evil.  I care about you. 
Responding to Need: 
If you let me know what your needs are, within the limits of my value system, 
I will not run away.  I will be there for you.