Love is Blind
On Valentine’s Day we give flowers, candy, stuffed animals, and other gifts to those we love. This special day also reminds us that love is blind.
We see people differently when we look through eyes of love.
We focus on their good traits and overlook the bad. This happens with boyfriends, girlfriends, spouses, and children. Because love is blind, we think our loved one is the smartest, cutest, sweetest person on earth.
That doesn’t mean we never see a person’s faults.
Yet, because we love them, we look for the best in them. We see what we want to see.
A 2004 scientific study verified that love is blind. The University College London found that love suppresses the part of our brain that controls critical thought.
We probably need some degree of blindness to keep loving feelings strong. At the same time, we need to take our blinders off when those faults become harmful. Then, we must clearly see what needs to change and take the steps to change it.
Teaching a child right from wrong requires a strong will. So does voicing concerns to a spouse.
True love is an act of the will, not emotion.
By working through difficult times, relationships grow.
True love says:
- I will do what’s best for you, whether I feel like it or not.
- I will do what’s best for you whether you deserve it or not.
- I will do what’s best for you, because that’s how true love works.
Let’s be thankful love is blind to the little faults in one another. Let’s act with eyes wide open when true love requires it.
“For the LORD disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights (Proverbs 3:12 NET)
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5 thoughts on “Love is Blind”
I have been hearing a phrase that causes me to cringe. The words are “I mean” and people begin an answer to a question without actually having said anything else. I remember the phrase “you know” years ago when many people used it in every other sentence. I am sure there are other little phrases that have been used over the years. Judith Coopy
“Like,” I hear what you’re saying, Judith. “I mean” we use a lot of unnecessary words when we speak, “you know?” “Yeah,” “well …”
Sorry! I couldn’t help myself. You’re absolutely right, Judith, and I plead guilty sometimes too.
Really thankful for this post.
By love, the world will know that we are His disciples. I guess we could all use a little – or a lot – love blindness!
Thank you, Kristy. I agree, we could all definitely benefit from more love blindness. Blessings.