Love is

• Patient: Undisturbed by weaknesses, delays and struggles of others
• Kind: Actively seeks good, care, help and encouragement of others

 

Love is not

• Jealous: Resentful of others’ successes, relationships, stations in life, prestige, or stuff
• Boastful: Looking for credit, awards, accolades, complements, or recognition
• Proud: Self-righteous, conceited, overconfident, or arrogant
• Rude: Bad-mannered, angry, offensive, or unpleasant

 

Love does not

• Demand its own way: Selfish, self-serving, manipulative, or controlling
• Act irritably: Grouchy, bad-tempered, cranky, or grumpy
• Keep a record of being wronged: No score cord