I don't believe this myself in my case but what if? I don't love expecting to be loved back. I love because it is in me to give. This is were the gift is in the giving comes in to play. If a person does not receive the gift, then who is the receiver of the gift? This is something we as a people need to work on in my opinion.
To love some one without expectations is a freeing type of love. Now don't get it twisted because we all have a need to be loved. It is human nature to desire it. But expecting to be loved in a certain way will cause great pain to your growth.
This kind of love can only be expected as a child seeking love from a parent.
I heard a wise women say "Do it anyways"
http://prayerfoundation.org/mother_teresa_do_it_anyway.htm
So I ask that we all "Do it anyways"
Thanks for helping me learn this lesson even better. I choose you Nana now and forever!
OBMO