Group 1, My Contribution To The Symposium of Love!

Love is---un-scientific! There is no way to prove that someone is in love. There are no symptoms or physical signs, say, such as, ---a pimple, which protrudes at such a grotesque speed that you cannot help but notice it. You may ask, “But, what about those who suffer from ‘love-sickness?’ Do they not display some symptoms of love? Some people, who claim to be in love, are completely un-able to eat or sleep. Others suffer from absolute distraction; they cannot concentrate on anything but their beloved.” Folks, love-sickness is a symptom of the mind, unless, of course, you are trying to say you are --sick of love--; then that is a completely different disorder and you should be seeking the advice of a lawyer, not a doctor.
One should not make the choice to love someone, lightly. Yes. Follow your heart but do not mistake a fleeting emotional experience to be--- love. One’s emotions can be affected even by the slightest thing as food. There are some people who claim that chocolate has an aphrodisiac quality and may give one the feeling of being in love. A person’s emotions are so fickle and inconsistent that they shouldn’t be trusted, on their own; today you could think you are in love with someone but then tomorrow you find yourself falling in love with someone else; or you may just forget about people, and start making out with the chocolate bunny left over from Easter.
Love is a choice! We choose who we are going to love, how we are going to love them, and for how long. We make the conscious decision to love someone. Everyone has their personal preference when it comes to looks and temperament but ultimately they choose to make a commitment despite those things. We may be drawn towards a person through a strong emotional connection or physical attraction but we make the choice to love them and remain faithful to them. One does not contract love like it is a disease; how romantic is that? Just try to picture your lovers face when you tell them, “Honey, you are like a cancerous growth. I will love you till I die.” Basically, what I am trying to say is, we cannot prove that someone is in love because of the emotional connection people have with one another or that they find each other physically attractive.
Love---, itself, is the proof.