Hi Hope! Thank you for taking the time to write such an insightful response. I think the point you make is definitely valid. It had crossed my mind that it would come across that way but it is hard to fully represent a relationship in a 7 minute article. I definitely agree with you that we should love people for the way they love us AND who they are as individuals. I had written this article for people like Mike to remind them of their value but the Lanas of the world also need to be reminded to love someone for who they are. Thanks again for your feedback. It helps to make me a more thoughtful writer.