LOVE versus TRUST
Musings on a Quote
To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved
... George MacDonald
Love and Trust are two different things.
Love does not ipso facto imply Trust.
You may love someone but you may not trust that person.
Conversely, you may trust someone but you may not love that person.
A man may be madly in love with a woman, but he may not trust her - in fact, many persons are suspicious of the persons whom they love and keep tabs on them. Haven’t you seen so many husbands who do not trust their beautiful wives whom they love so much (and vice versa)
But one thing is sure - as the quote says:
To be Trusted is a greater compliment than being Loved
This is true in all relationships.
Trust is the foundation that creates and bonds strong relationships.
I have observed this in my relationship with my pet dog Sherry too.
Sherry loves everyone in my family, but as far as trust is concerned, she implicitly trusts me.
That she is a “One Man Dog” is clearly visible to everyone.
One example is that when she is in pain she will only allow me to go near her and touch her wherever I want, including the part of the body where the wound or pain is.
Shery has growled, snapped, and even occasionally nipped, at my wife and kids; but never at me.
Of course, she loves them, but she trusts me, and that is what matters most.
Of course, the fact that trust is a greater compliment than love is true of human relationships as well.
Dear Reader, think of your life experiences, reflect, and tell us whether you have observed this fact of life?
Do you agree that: to be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved
Do comment and tell us your views.
Did you like reading this article?
I am sure you will like all the 27 stories in my recently published book of short stories COCKTAIL
To order your COCKTAIL please click any of the links below:
http://www.flipkart.com/cocktail-vikram-karve-short-stories-book-81910
http://www.indiaplaza.in/cocktail-vikram-karve/books/9788191091847.htm
http://www.apkpublishers.com/books/short-stories/cocktail-by-vikram-ka
COCKTAIL ebook
If you prefer reading ebooks on Kindle or your ebook reader, please order Cocktail E-book by clicking the links below:
AMAZON
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MGERZ6
SMASHWORDS
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/87925
Foodie Book: Appetite for a Stroll
http://www.flipkart.com/appetite-stroll-vikram-karve/8190690094-gw23f9
About Vikram Karve
A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, IIT BHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and is currently working on his novel and a book of vignettes and short fiction. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories, creative non-fiction articles on a variety of topics including food, travel, philosophy, academics, technology, management, health, pet parenting, teaching stories and self help in magazines and published a large number of professional research papers in journals and edited in-house journals for many years, before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for 15 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.
Vikram Karve Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com
Professional Profile Vikram Karve: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karve
Vikram Karve Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/vikramkarve
Vikram Karve Creative Writing Blog: http://vikramkarve.sulekha.com/blog/posts.htm
Email: vikramkarve@sify.com
Musings on a Quote
To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved
... George MacDonald
Love and Trust are two different things.
Love does not ipso facto imply Trust.
You may love someone but you may not trust that person.
Conversely, you may trust someone but you may not love that person.
A man may be madly in love with a woman, but he may not trust her - in fact, many persons are suspicious of the persons whom they love and keep tabs on them. Haven’t you seen so many husbands who do not trust their beautiful wives whom they love so much (and vice versa)
But one thing is sure - as the quote says:
To be Trusted is a greater compliment than being Loved
This is true in all relationships.
Trust is the foundation that creates and bonds strong relationships.
I have observed this in my relationship with my pet dog Sherry too.
Sherry loves everyone in my family, but as far as trust is concerned, she implicitly trusts me.
That she is a “One Man Dog” is clearly visible to everyone.
One example is that when she is in pain she will only allow me to go near her and touch her wherever I want, including the part of the body where the wound or pain is.
Shery has growled, snapped, and even occasionally nipped, at my wife and kids; but never at me.
Of course, she loves them, but she trusts me, and that is what matters most.
Of course, the fact that trust is a greater compliment than love is true of human relationships as well.
Dear Reader, think of your life experiences, reflect, and tell us whether you have observed this fact of life?
Do you agree that: to be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved
Do comment and tell us your views.
VIKRAM KARVE
Copyright © Vikram Karve 2012
Vikram Karve has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.
© vikram karve., all rights reserved.
I am sure you will like all the 27 stories in my recently published book of short stories COCKTAIL
To order your COCKTAIL please click any of the links below:
http://www.flipkart.com/cocktail-vikram-karve-short-stories-book-81910
http://www.indiaplaza.in/cocktail-vikram-karve/books/9788191091847.htm
http://www.apkpublishers.com/books/short-stories/cocktail-by-vikram-ka
COCKTAIL ebook
If you prefer reading ebooks on Kindle or your ebook reader, please order Cocktail E-book by clicking the links below:
AMAZON
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MGERZ6
SMASHWORDS
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/87925
Foodie Book: Appetite for a Stroll
http://www.flipkart.com/appetite-stroll-vikram-karve/8190690094-gw23f9
About Vikram Karve
A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, IIT BHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and is currently working on his novel and a book of vignettes and short fiction. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories, creative non-fiction articles on a variety of topics including food, travel, philosophy, academics, technology, management, health, pet parenting, teaching stories and self help in magazines and published a large number of professional research papers in journals and edited in-house journals for many years, before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for 15 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.
Vikram Karve Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com
Professional Profile Vikram Karve: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karve
Vikram Karve Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/vikramkarve
Vikram Karve Creative Writing Blog: http://vikramkarve.sulekha.com/blog/posts.htm
Email: vikramkarve@sify.com
© vikram karve., all rights reserved.
i always say this.. trust is always more important than love.. actually its the hidden true love
ReplyDelete