How important is that sense of security!!?

Don’t we all have at least that one person whom we forgive, help and ultimately depend on unconditionally feeling alienated sans such a support system? While this person may not be the kindest, the most helpful or the warmest, the habitual dependence on its part gets the better of us every time we try and distance ourselves from this bond that at times gets too demanding.

But why is it that we can hardly say no to that friend who borrows money to no end, without repaying a penny, why do we tend to forgive a boyfriend/girlfriend who repeatedly cheats or why do we simply take relationships that come without respect, as a bargain for love or should I say security??

Is the fact that the person will take us with our flaws so rewarding that everything else looks small in comparison? Or, are we too scared to begin the search for that person all over again, thus settling for a mediocre deal. While the fact that acceptance translates to love is true, isn’t compromising too much, stretching the idea of accepting way too long?

Ok.. What am I getting at? No, I am not critiquing love or acceptance, but then, why do we need that endless presence of another so much so that we walk miles emotionally?! J