Do you love someone even more than you love yourself? Who and why?

@salonga (27775)
Philippines
December 8, 2009 7:47pm CST
My husband told me he loved me more than himself and without any pretensions I know I feel just the same for him. I love him more than myself too and same feeling I also got for my one and only son. They are so precious to me and I know I could give my all in all just for them. How about you folks, do you have anyone in this world that you love more than you love yourself and why?
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
22 Apr 10
i am sure to share your sentiments,i would also like to include my parents and siblings.they mean the world to me and i sure would do anything for their good.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
23 Apr 10
Hi friend! I'm glad to hear from you dear! Yes parents and siblings as well. I noted that you are a very loving person riyasam! I believe you are also well loved. Do have a nice weekend!
@balasri (26537)
• India
26 Jan 10
Well I do love my daughter more than myself and anything else in the world.And I do not have a answer for why?To think of it do I have to have a reason to love my princess more than me?
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@balasri (26537)
• India
26 Jan 10
Thanks Salonga.It is always a pleasure to see a person understanding what you say.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
26 Jan 10
As I myself is a parent I will not be surprised with the kind of love you are giving your daughter. I also do love my son very much and would give him all the best. I am sure your princess loves you just as much too. She is blessed to have you as her parent and of course you are blessed to have her too.
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• United States
9 Dec 09
I love my nieces and nephew more than myself...and I would die to keep them safe! I love my whole family, I love my pets...they're all more important to me than anything else!!
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Dec 09
Lily you must be a very loving person and truly a lovable person too. Not all people can love the people around her and even pets for that matter! How nice of you! Keep the love in your heart and you will see it will return to you.
• United States
10 Dec 09
Thank you! I just think that if you don't have people (and in some cases animals) that you love, and love you back in your life...what's the point of anything? Even if you have a big family like me, their all worth something--and that's why I love them all more than myself!
@walijo2008 (4644)
• United States
15 Dec 09
I would say that I probably love my husband more than myself, I would do anything for him, I take care of him all the time, cook for him, wash his clothes, do whatever he needs me to do, he's so spoiled. He always tells me that he loves me more than I love him, but I don't know if that's possible.
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• United States
16 Dec 09
Well Thank You very much...I'm sure your husband is lucky to have someone like you in his life also...
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
15 Dec 09
Hi friend! I could see the sweet relationship you have with your husband. Being a wife myself, I could feel your heart. You're husband is blessed to have you as his husband. Indeed your husband found a good thing and got a favor from the Lord in you. (Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.) Have a blessed day!
@kokila19 (102)
• Kuwait
9 Dec 09
I always love my husband more than myself:) I can do anything for him :)
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
10 Dec 09
How sweet of you!And oftentimes love begets love and I am sure the love your give your husband will reap the same kind of love from him. God bless your marriage! Thanks for your comment!
@kokila19 (102)
• Kuwait
10 Dec 09
Thank you :))
• Romania
9 Dec 09
I love my girlfriend mor than me.And i know he feel the same thing. He is the most valuable person in my life. I love my parent very much and my brother olso.......For me they are more important than me.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
10 Dec 09
How wonderful that you can love your girl that much without forgetting you also have a brother that deserves your love. You are an ideal brother! I know many people who love their girlfriends so much but could not love their brothers or sisters the same way you do. So nice of you razvaneison!
• Romania
10 Dec 09
Thanks
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
11 Dec 09
Oh wow!!! that is so sweet my friend!!!! I love someone but would not say that I love more than myself.. hahahaha Well, I can sacrifice for the one I love and I don't know if that is the same thing as loving them more than myself. I can sacrifice my needs to be postponed and give them the benefit instead of mine. Maybe that is just the same as loving them more than myself? LOL.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
11 Dec 09
Sacrificing your own benefits for your loved ones is one sign you love them more than yourself actually but there is actually more than that that only your inner self could explain. Of course, not all people can sacrifice their own for others actually but there are sacrifices that were done not because you love them more than yourself but because of different reason/s. Now if you can sacrifice your own benefits and your very self without any condition except because you truly love the person and you want the best for him then that is loving him more than yourself. Well actually, it is only you who could truly assess your feelings! It is not for me or anyone else to tell. Thanks my friend for sharing and I hope you have a nice weekend!
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
22 Apr 10
yes of course. most women would lay down their life for their children. and/or grandkids. i know i would. but not so sure about husbands. mostly men do not love any more then theirselves, so you are very lucky. most women i think also would not put their lives before hubbies, but, they will sacrifice a lot for their husbands even to the point of doing without themselves.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
23 Apr 10
You have good points dear! As far as husbands are concerned it is so hard to measure their love. Most wives complain about their husband's being quite selfish and not so caring. I'm glad I am not one of them. Thank you for taking time to reply to this discussion.
• China
10 Dec 09
I love my parents more than myself,they not only give my life but also help me go through many obstacls in my life,they insist and love me forever,now whatever troubles i suffer from, i will be strong,thanks for my parents!now i am mature,but my parents is becoming older year by year,so now i must serve as my parents'guardian angel,may them healthy and safe foever!
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
10 Dec 09
Your parents are so blessed to have you as their child. I know not all children could love their parents the way you do. Many just forget the parents once they are old and even consider them burden. But you....you are not! You are their guardian angel indeed! May all children be like you dear!
@gersheb (22)
• United States
10 Dec 09
You should never love anyone else more than you love yourself . Because if you are not loving yourself completely you are unable to give all of yourself.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
10 Dec 09
Loving others more than myself does not mean I don't love myself completely dear! I can always love others more but still maintaining my love for my ownself actually. That is very possible.
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
15 Aug 10
Love is a pure and true feeling which gives life a beautiful meaning and i would do anything at all for my love
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
19 Jul 12
Yes I know you are telling what is in your heart. A person who knows how to love will do just about anything for the love of his life no matter what the cost maybe. Love is truly one great feeling all of us should possess.
• India
11 Mar 10
hello dear, if this is between husband and wife only, i agree ,they tell each other this, more so in weak moments, but in reality we love ourself more than any body else thanks for this wonderful discussion bhuwan
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
Hi! I think man do have the tendency to love themselves more than anyone but it is always possible for anyone to love one more than themselves to the point of giving their very own life. At any rate, I respect your side and appreciate your effort to answer this discussion.
• India
19 Jul 12
I love my parents more than anything in this pretty world. I have to love and respect them a lot becuase it is the who gave birth to me and cared me. So In return I should really do it.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
20 Jul 12
You are an ideal child and for that you can be sure that God will bless your life because you honor your parents by loving them that much. I am sure your parents love you just as much and are proud for having you as their child. Keep up!
19 Jul 12
yes i do love someone in my life "My beautiful sweet audorable wife". It's been 3 years we got married and we infact fought many times but i still love her lots. No one can take her place. My world is nothing without her. My day doesn't start until or unless i see her face. I am mad of her smile. I can't live without her. Wish all the lovers billions n millions of best of luck.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
20 Jul 12
It is so sweet of you. I wish all hubbies in this world are like you so that every wife will be happy. I wish you both blessed and long life of sweet togetherness. Keep loving and keep smiling.
@eztuner (450)
• United States
9 Dec 09
They say that the best love of all is loving yourself, but when we feel the kind of love you are describing it makes feel great about yourself, when you are love in returned then you live in heaven on earth! Best wishes for you and your family!
• Romania
9 Dec 09
i love more than myself my girlfriend but she dose not appreciate my love the way i thougth but in my heart i feel that i would die 4 here i love hear so much i think that is my weak point somethimes when she hurts me i'm so sad that i start crying :( i think that it was a mastake to fall so inlove whit here :( but thats that
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
10 Dec 09
When you gave that intense love for someone who does not deserve, that is when you really get hurt. I think if your girlfriend does not appreciate your love for her then there must be something wrong. You've got to know what that wrong thing is. If she is not worthy of your love then go and find someone else who would appreciate the kind of love you give.
• India
9 Dec 09
once you get married it should be the feeling for each one of you as they are going to be parnters till the end of ur life...before marriage i think so it goes to mothers shuld be loved more than anyone else in the world.....
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
10 Dec 09
Yes singles tend to love mothers more but once they found their partner in life the love of the partner tends to be greater than the love for the mother. Nevertheless the love of the mother does not actually die, it is just that there is far more intense love given to the husband or wife. Thanks for sharing here!
• United States
9 Dec 09
i love my kids more than I will ever love myself. They just mean the world to me. they are the most precious things that ever walked this earth, and they made me what I am today. When I do anything I think about how it will effect them first. I have only known them for 4 and 6 years but those have been the best years of my life.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
10 Dec 09
What a great love you have for them. Yes, anything you do you don't want to affect them negatively in whatever manner. That is wisdom and I admire you for that! Thanks for sharing your good thoughts.
• United States
9 Dec 09
i love my baby girl more than my self any anybody in this world Why do I love her the way I do Well she was made from all the love i have for my husband and I She was born to bring me happiness and make my life complete. I srtugled alot to get pregnet and i wont be able to concive again :( so that makes me love her even more
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
10 Dec 09
Ohhh, you mean you can't get pregnant again! That is really a tough situation you have but thank God He gave you one beautiful baby girl. Indeed she deserves all the love you give and for sure she will also love you the way you do. God bless you and your child and your husband too!
• United States
9 Dec 09
Wow that is pretty deep seems like you guys are a great loving close family. Keep looking out for each other and stay that way.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
10 Dec 09
Thanks dear for your kind words dear! I hope you too have that same kind of deep love in your family! Do have a nice day!