LOVE versus TRUST
Musings on a Quote
By
VIKRAM KARVE
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).
I have heard that, even in marriage relationships, some spouses are so secretive, suspicious and mistrustful that they do not let the other spouse see their mobile phones.
Someone told me that arranged marriages based on trust survive more than love marriages where spouses are suspicious of each other.
You may agree. You may not.
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.
Sherry has growled, snapped, and even occasionally nipped, at my wife and kids.
But Sherry has never ever growled at me.
Of course, she loves them, but she trusts me.
Yes, my pet dog Sherry loves my wife and children, 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 with the saying:
To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved
Dear Reader: Do comment and tell us your views.
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Musings on a Quote
By
VIKRAM KARVE
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).
I have heard that, even in marriage relationships, some spouses are so secretive, suspicious and mistrustful that they do not let the other spouse see their mobile phones.
Someone told me that arranged marriages based on trust survive more than love marriages where spouses are suspicious of each other.
You may agree. You may not.
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.
Sherry has growled, snapped, and even occasionally nipped, at my wife and kids.
But Sherry has never ever growled at me.
Of course, she loves them, but she trusts me.
Yes, my pet dog Sherry loves my wife and children, 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 with the saying:
To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved
Dear Reader: Do comment and tell us your views.
VIKRAM KARVE
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Foodie Book: Appetite for a Stroll
If your are a Foodie I am sure that you will like my book of Food Adventures APPETITE FOR A STROLL. Do order a copy from FLIPKART:
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 and blogger. 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 an anthology of short fiction. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories and 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 and academic research papers in journals and edited in-house journals and magazines 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 and blogging. Vikram Karve 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@hotmail.com
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2 comments:
I was always confused in this context.. I always thought that love is present where there is trust but reading your post made me think the other way round. Impressive!!!
Nice post!!!
Surely !! Trust is much important in any relatioship
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