p. For example if you walk into class and sit next to someone that you are attracted to then you might start a conversation with them, which could lead to something more. I don’t think that many relationships start between two people that are not attracted to one another. As time goes on love might develop but it is the initial lust that draws two people together. Love is also what keeps people together long after a person’s looks have faded away. I think about my grandparents who have been married for over fifty years now and I wonder about whether or not they still lust after one another. My feeling is that they still do but that their love for each other is what keeps them together on a day to day basis. Love is a deep emotion that takes time to develop. Lust is a part of love but only a small part. It is important to understand that lust is a momentary emotion and that love is the only true thing that will last. It is also important to hear other people’s opinions on the subject of lust and love in order not to become shallow minded. When we think that there is only one way of thinking about things, we set ourselves up for trouble. In relationships it is important to balance the emotion of lust. We should all strive to have the kind of relationship where our eyes don’t wonder because the person we are in love with will never compare to the person walking down the street. ...
