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Kids Quotes on “What Is Love?”

Kids Quotes on LoveHere are some funny and sweet quotes by kids who were asked What Is Love?. Maybe they can help give you a fresh look on your ideas about love.

What I get from it is remembering the good ‘ol kiss principle about keeping it simple as opposed to the FB “it’s complicated.”

Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.

Love is that first feeling you feel before all the bad stuff gets in the way.

Love cards like Valentine’s cards say stuff on them that we’d like say ourselves, but we wouldn’t be caught dead saying.

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Romantic Quotes: How To Say “I Love You”

Almost everyone is familiar with the first two lines from Elizabeth Browning’s famous sonnet:

How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways.

The rest of it may not express modern love concepts, but those two lines are a wonderful way to start off a love letter and then create your own list. Handwriting a love letter or note is one of the most romantic gifts for the one you love, but it’s not always easy to find the right inspiration. Or maybe you want to add a couple lines to an anniversary or gift card…it’s like giving an extra little “kiss.” Here are some sweet romantic love and marriage quotes to help inspire you:

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Money Can’t Buy You Love

The Beatles “Can’t Buy Me Love” rose to No. 1 on the Billboard charts in 1964. It’s been covered over the decades by performers from The Chipmunks to Ella Fitzgerald to Michael Bublé. While the lyrics start off with:

I’ll buy you a diamond ring my friend if it makes you feel alright
I’ll get you anything my friend if it makes you feel alright

He’d be a lot happier if:

Say you don’t need no diamond ring and I’ll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of thing that money just can’t buy

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Marriage Is A Journey (To State The Obvious)

Marriage Is A Journey

Marriage is not a ritual or an end. It is a long, intricate, intimate dance together and nothing matters more than your own sense of balance … and your choice of partner.
–Amy Bloom

“Planning My Wedding” is probably listed in the top 3 most important life events for many women (& men, as it’s probably rising on gay and lesbian lists as their right to marry is increasingly legalized). Well, yes, it is supposed to be a singular, once-in-a-lifetime event, however, divorce statistics say otherwise.

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The Mirror of Your Emotions

ReflectionDo you ever feel like your spouse or lover doesn’t listen to what you say? You’re probably right. Your love is picking up the quality of your voice, your posture, your expression…the emotions you are projecting—and is responding to that. What is unsaid is as important, if not more important, than the words you actually say.

Have you ever looked in a mirror and spewed out your guts just as if you were talking to that person? Look at the expression on your face. Is it scrunched up with anger? Do you have a tight-lipped smile that shows impatience or sarcasm? Listen to the tone of your voice. What emotions are you projecting?

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