How many loves can one have in a lifetime

Author: Liu Yong
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Publish Date: 2000-12-01
Features: Since over twenty years ago, when I began giving speeches at various schools, I was often asked the same question—"What are your views on teenagers dating?" Every time this question was raised, it would inevitably draw applause from the audience and make the teachers in the audience widen their eyes. I knew those teachers hoped I would say firmly, "I don't approve!" I also knew the students all hoped I would answer very leniently, "Of course, you can!" Caught between these two extremes, I always answered cleverly, "Love is a responsibility. If you want to give love, you must take responsibility. The question is, do you have the ability to take responsibility now? Do you have an income? Can you be independent? Will you still need your parents to wake you up in the morning? If you can't even take responsibility for yourself, how can you date someone? If your boyfriend or girlfriend can't take responsibility for what they promise their parents, how can you trust them with your heart?"