VALENTINE’S Day is all about love. But what is love? Variety asked several individuals to define it. Here are their answers.
• “Love is the fulfillment of God’s 10 Commandments. If we have love, we will not kill, hurt, rob or cheat.” — Emmanuel “Arnold” Erediano, Variety News Staff
• “Love is patience, sacrifice and commitment.” — Bryan Manabat, Variety News Staff
• “Well for me, love is about giving your all to your significant other or anyone you truly cherish in your life. It is also complicated because you must love the good and bad of that person because nobody is perfect. It’s about growing together and making each other a better person as well as a team. To show support and, of course, to always be happy with each other. I love you Dana!” — James Sablan, Variety News Staff
• “Love is the ability to bear all things for someone, make selfless sacrifices and continue hoping for the best for that person.” — Richelle Ann Agpoon, Variety News Staff
• “Love is attention.” — Hazel Nichole Sadian, Variety Sales Supervisor
• “I’ve found real love in my wife, Kathy. I used to think love was made up of all the good and happy feelings you get when you meet someone special. I’ve come to realize the deeper meaning of love is defined while working together to face challenges we couldn’t overcome on our own. Love isn’t easy, but nothing worth having is ever easy.” — Brad Ruszala, Communications Consultant
• “Love is sacrifice. Meaning, it is not just a warm and feel-good feeling, but a deeper commitment to sacrifice for the sake and well-being of another.” — Cherlyn C. Osung, Francisco M. Sablan Middle School Principal
• “Someone who can accept who you are, and who is patient.” — Valentina Rivera, CNMI Women’s Association
• “Love is all about faith, trust and hope. Money does not buy love.” — Lee Mark Deleon Guerrero, CNMI Dog Control Program Field Supervisor
• “Love is many things! I have so much love for my family, my kids and wonderful supportive husband who encourages me to pursue my dreams of helping the island animals. Love is also improving the health of beloved pets and controlling the stray dog population. Dogs love us unconditionally and can be such an important part of the family. They protect our homes and property, entertain our kids, and provide us comfort. Bringing veterinarians in to help is a very important way for me to express my love of animals.” — Lauren Cabrera, Boonie Flight Project Founder
• “I define love as a personal attachment — a deep affection for your partner. But what is greater is to love yourself before anyone else. Love is an intense word that unveils its many forms toward your family, friends and pets. But for me personally, I put love into the effort of helping others in need, most specially as a father to my son Aiden Denzel who made me a better person and father so that I can understand what love means. It’s an act of caring and giving someone the support they need to be a better person. So love is not only about marriage, but it’s about priority. Selfless love is loving others even if they don’t love you back. Treating others the way you want to be treated is also love. That’s what love is for me.” — Delbert Taitano Pua, Special Assistant for Youth Affairs.
• “When we love someone, we experience positive thoughts and experiences. We also experience a deep sense of caring and commitment toward that person.” — Armando Andaya Camposanto, Wedding Videographer
• “I love my children and grandchildren. They are love for me because they serve as my inspiration and are the reasons why I am happy.” — Lolita Velasco, Lions Club
• “Love is a choice you make to continuously see the good in a person no matter what the circumstances are.” — KC, housewife
