Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

Again, i think this characteristic is not only self-explanatory, but it is also such an integral part of our relationship that it isn't something that i think about often. i think that is because i am basically an honest person, and so is Padrone.

But there are people who aren't, and who truly delight in evil, and in whom there is no truth. Some people would rather lie when the truth would be easier. Some people love drama and trouble and chaos so much - with them at the center of attention, even negative attention - that they will do most anything to get it. Those kinds of people delight in evil.

But Padrone and i rejoice with the truth. Truth, honesty, those are the ONLY foundations for a trusting relationship....and without trust, a relationship won't last long, or if it does it will be stagnant, it won't deepen or grow or strengthen at all. Who really wants that kind of relationship? If there is no development, then what is there?

In my opinion there is merely role playing, in that kind of relationship. If there is no honesty, no truth, no trust....then it is a game. The one who doesn't trust ends up watching, waiting for the other to do something to prove suspicions, definitely not opening up, not letting the walls down, not becoming vulnerable. That is ..... such a sad thing, to me.

But as i said, this one is something that...... well, we did have to test each other, and we did have to learn to trust, to gradually lower the walls around our hearts and minds. Did that just happen? No, that is the growth and development that i spoke of.....and it is as Padrone said yesterday to me......He has all of me... and i am finally learning to give Him as much as He wants......learning that it is safe to do so as well....

Truth.......sometimes it isn't easy......but always it is worthwhile.

Thank You, Padrone, that You rejoice with the truth. Thank You that You are honest with me, even when it is not easy. Thank You for the respect You show me with Your truth, and Your trust in my truth. Rejoice....a strong word.... for a strong law of life......truth.