the word was invented a long, long time ago, when men fought with men, when nations were conquered by other nations, and (this may cause some people to raise their eyebrows) when people felt love for others.
true love binds two unique people. it never forces them to undergo change in their ideals, their goals, their dreams, nor their personalities. it only offers them to share those with the other person. and then comes the rough times of the relationship after some smooth-sailing. as two unique individuals, both would probably want to express their thoughts on the matter, but has to understand the concept of time sharing. so much like a queue, where the first on line gets to be served first. like when one shouts, the other listens.
now, lets ponder on: where compromise comes in. (please refer to the last line from the previous paragraph) its when exactly that is being played by the same person, in the relationship, over and over again. so, maybe theres not much to ponder here. only, too much love for the relationship, that the person being "manipulated" (i cant think of any lighter terms) is forced to give way, not once, nor twice, but most of the time. and for what? for them to still have the relationship they treasure the next morning they wake up. are they afraid to lose this relationship? i guess its a factor. but being afraid to be alone is not a factor.. the martyrs must say, its all for the love for that person and for the relationship.
its hard to compromise your own right to be heard. its like watching your pride get trashed by the ones you love. its not like people keep silent because they chose to, but they are silenced by the situation. it isnt easy to explain and be heard, but not understood. people then tend to release the burden by telling their most trusted circle of friends and be relieved for a while. thats where they get the strength to move on. the strength to keep the relationship alive.
so friend, you know who you are, like what i said before, all shall be well. but hear this one out: well doesnt guarantee you to be with you-know-who. who knows? all the compromising (and yes, love) might experience its end, its toll on your life.
Currently feeling: peaceful