Love makes you live longer

I was watching Oprah awhile ago...and the doctor said that having someone in your life makes you actually live longer.

He said that constant reminder and correction from people who really care can make the difference.

Come on! Really now?

I guess it just proves true for the people who think the people around them remind and correct them, to the point of nagging them, for the sole purpose of love. "You do do this because I know you love me."

Hell. I've met people who will never think that way. "I know you do this because you have nothing better to do."

"If you would only get a life of your own, you wouldn't be poring over me so much. Are you obsessed with me?"

"If you only had half a brain you would think I can take care of my own damn self."

Sounds familiar? Look around. The people you expect to understand and know how much you care for them may actually not care that YOU care.

So rethink your relationships. They may let you live longer if you share them with the people who will truly and sincerely care.

(Edited Dec.13,2004)