Do you Love Me?

One of my favorite Broadway shows is "Fiddler on the Roof." In one of the scenes, Tevye asks Golde, his wife of 25 years, "Do you love me?" and Golde asks herself, "Do I love him?" and began to think of all the things she had been doing for him since they got married. Finally she answered him, "I suppose I do," to which Tevye retorted, "I suppose I love you too." Their marriage was arranged and they went about their husband and wife duties for 25 years, but they never talked about love, until Tevye asked. That song ended with "But after twenty five years, it's nice to know."

It's always nice to know when someone loves you. Be it a spouse, family members or friends. The feeling of being loved gives a profound value to one's worth. To be loved, to be the most special person in someone's life is a gift that no one could take away. How many times have you looked at your spouse or partner or lover in disbelief that this wonderful creature loves you of all people? In the same token, have you loved anyone as much? Do you let them know? Do you tell them enough how much you love them? Do you show them how much they are loved? Do you ask them - -"Do you love me?"

Tevye waited twenty five years. We shouldn't. Every moment is important. To make someone we love happy is to make ourselves happy. All it takes are three words: I love you.

So tell your spouse or partner or lover, your children, your parents, siblings and friends how much you love them, and show them through your actions. You will be pleasantly amazed how much more love you get in return.

So, do you love me?