Is Love a privilege or a right?

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Sensmind · Accepted Answer

Very interesting question - I looked up the meaning of both words to try to be as accurate as possible.
To me I don't think you can say either because it assumes that it happens to everyone and I am fairly sure there are people who could go through life for whatever reason not experience love.
I have no idea of stats but I assume that number is quite low but probably a better word/phrase for me would be "Love is aspiration" where it ties into your question is the adjective you apply to this aspiration "I deserve love cos...", "If I found love in the right circumstances, it would be nice" "I hope love will find me"
What I am saying is love will find most of us lets for arguments sake say 95% of us then break that down to where it works out you obviously get lower percentages.
In my view it is pure luck/good fortune etc - I will get complicated here and say I believe totally in free will and predetermination. What I mean is I believe all our futures are predetermined but we just don't know what they are, the "Free Will" decisions we make along the way are all mapped out whether we stay on the same path or change course.
In a perfect world "Love would be a right" and a privilege to work at with the right person for you but in the great scheme of things, I can just hope it works out for me, you and everyone who reads this if not for all, most of us.

Jjpayne · Accepted Answer

It depends on the type of love, it's never a right but gaining a friend is a form of love and not nearly as difficult but a relationship is a privilege what's sad is families expect it as a right. They wonder why you are still single and wonder what's talking you so long you are not getting any younger they say... That's when it's hardest of all because while people have choice others are judged because people have the freedom to say no

VIVANT · Accepted Answer

I think people have a right to be with whoever they want without outside interference, provided it is mutual and are both of legal age.

Apple1996 · Accepted Answer

Love comes naturally, it's not a privilege or a right

Nik1hil · Answer

It's a privilege for rich men and beautiful women.

That's why rich men have 4-5 women. And poor men starve to find even 1.

That's why fake photoshopped Instagram models get swarm of thousands thirsty men following them.. While valuable.. Nurses and teachers who are actually caring and won't manipulate men, struggle to find a decent men to be with..

FatherJack · Answer

In the sense of between women and man , it's a privilege , as you must make yourself worthy of being loved first. Some people , a minority , can do just fine without that type of love , myself included. Even love from children is conditional as they get older , the only true unconditional love , is from ferrets and dogs , lovable creatures in their own right.

Lightning8 · Answer

Good question. What can we do to deserve love, right? Love is where we come from, or the union of a man and woman. So I would say it is inheritence, which is a privilege. But we all have the right give love within reason and to expect it for ourselves within reason, therefore knowing what we want/how we want to be loved, if that makes sense.

MrOracle · Answer

It's more of a gift than either of those. It's certainly not a right - nothing that compels other people to do things for you is a "right."

Elliegirl · Answer

I think everyone has a right to give and receive love ❤️

NickiB · Answer

I would say neither. It's a gift from god to allow us to feel such a beautiful emotion.

Taylor_C · Answer

A rare privilege you may not get even if you deserve it

WhiteShoulder · Answer

It’s your right to hold out for true love if you want

Lliam · Answer

Love between two partners is an earned privilege, certainly not a right.

Girther10 · Answer

Someone on here said that it is a break because it is mentioned in the preamble to the constitution that is patently false. God given rights do not come from the state Duh!

markscott · Answer

To love, and be loved is a human right, and a human need. It's recognized in the American constitution under; 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.'

SydneySentinel · Answer

It's a gift or a blessing.

KatherineJ · Answer

Neither, but we are entitled to love and to be loved.

Philyouup · Answer

It’s just a fact. Privilege or rights have nothing to do with it , in my humble opinion.

Hamsteroids · Answer

Even though everyone deserves to find love, not everyone will. So unfortunately, it’s a privilege.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

It's a privilege, obviously. And that's the way it should be. You first have to be a decent person. And then you also have to be attractive enough to have someone actually want to be with you.

SirRexington · Answer

Its a privilege. But pretty much all of us need it in our lives.

PartRaptor · Answer

It’s a chemical in the brain or whatever it’s just a thing.

Liam_Hayden · Answer

Despite what politicians might say, no one has a right to that which belongs to another so love is a privilege.

askuser · Answer

I don't think it's a right, but at the same time, I'd like to think I deserve love just like everyone else.

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

Neither. It's a feeling. Actually could be more of a burden at times. The power of love is a curious thing..

Waffles731 · Answer

Its neither, its part of nature. That's like asking if gravity is a privilege or a right. Its something that just is.

CaptainSmartass · Answer

It's a privilege. Some of us aren't allowed to be in love, and have no other option than to accept it and move on. Simples...

MannMitAntworten · Answer

It is neither a privilege nor a right. It is a sentiment. A feeling. Inane to 'most' humans.

Jackpot777Returns · Answer

Neither it is just something chemical that happens you either have 2 people who feel it or you don't.

Anonymous · Answer

A person has the right to love someone else, but it is a privilege to be loved in return.

Juxtapose · Answer

There are no "rights", just privileges you are willing to kill over.

WhereAmI · Answer

What does that even mean? It's just something that happens.

Gedaria · Answer

Not sure either way but all people have the ability to enjoy it...

ask4any · Answer

There's a saying from way back that goes, " Every body has the right to love and be loved! "

Dav1ss · Answer

It can depend on the person in a way

loveslongnails · Answer

I don't think it's either of those things.

Turtleluv · Answer

Neither. It's a feeling.

skeetskeetskeet · Answer

Priveledge for sure. .. especially with my girl

Jlegacy · Answer

Love is a right because God is good.

COMMODOREII · Answer

You can't make someone love you.

Creepazoid · Answer

i would say privilege

DiegoO · Answer

It is a privilege. Not everyone can love.

adamski24 · Answer

That's really difficult

GreenGold1992 · Answer

what's the difference?

Somethingwittty · Answer

Love is earned.

abundantlyrich · Answer

a priviledge.

SarahsSummer · Answer

Privilege.

Jerre · Answer

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