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Marilena ZINGALE

Life in Liberia is not always a bed of pink rose petals

18 November 2006, 05:01 , by Marilena Zingale

 

We swing sometimes between work stress to traffic jam and relationship challenges. I don’t always understand the love language of my current relationship. We met since I came to UNMIL, I love him, and he is a great guy.

What about me? I am raised to be modest, I won’t say anything, and forgiven be my modesty.

It is far away my intention to talk in metaphors in this blog, but I could say that I lately realized that the way that what makes one partner feel loved may not necessarily be the same thing that makes the other one feel loved.

Maybe the language of love does not necessarily consist of the words “I love you”. Have you ever wondered? Actually, “I love you” has become quite a common expression in many instances in today’s world, and many people say it with enough easiness for it to lose that special effect or emotion. The way we communicate our love and affection is different to an extent for all people. We all have our own perception of love. This could be expressed not only through words, but also through physical touch, words of affirmation, certain actions, quality time or special gifts.

Marilena ZINGALE Marilena Zingale She is from Romania, where she lived till the age of 19. Afterwards she moved to New York and travelled between Europe (Italy) and the Big Apple, while she was studying Italian Language and Literature. Her extensive experience at the...

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13  Commentss

by afin at 19 November 2006, 10:48
wah, such of nice relation yah, by the way gak rindu pulang? hehehe gak nyambung ma postingan
by QZoners at 20 November 2006, 09:54
Thanks for comming in my Blog. Hope we can keep this friendship forever.
by Hannie at 21 November 2006, 16:12
hehehe... taun depan kang. taun depan masih lama *ngompor* hehehehee
by boku_baka at 22 November 2006, 00:58
You guys are really rocks!

keep the great job guys.. I just hope.. in my wildest dream that I could do something big as you guys. But it's still just a hope now.

Peace!
by sherly at 22 November 2006, 03:17
wow!! A new site! This is so cool! Keep up the good work :)
Well, love has many forms. I agree with you that it can be expressed in many ways other than saying 'I love you'. Every little care and little sweet things will always be counted.

Love does not see the place, the conditions or the physical things :) I hope your love will be eternal.
God bless!
by Ad@m at 22 November 2006, 13:32
wooow................ a coalition of peacekeeping forces crew.... cool stuff guys and also keep up the good work. Just contact me if you need another staff crew to be stationed in New York hehehe. Eh gak mesti di New York deh, yg penting bisa keluar dr Jakarta *cause it sucks :-p* By the way, which contributors is "Kampret Sawah" hehehe?

I'll link your site okay
by ime'... at 22 November 2006, 16:11
no matter where you are, love is always absolute :) (no matter how it is expressed by the one you love :D)
by Ikut tampil ah at 25 November 2006, 23:30
That photo's look like Cici tegal
by vins at 27 November 2006, 01:53
waw.. that must be a hardtime having a relationship in that kinda environment... got all busy with the duties and also have to maintain the 'ship'
by ShOFa at 27 November 2006, 23:19
wew pindahan ya kang?
tetep minimalis tp enak diliat hwehehehe,,
by Nino at 1 December 2006, 10:59
Hi Marilena, I completely agree with you. Love is about showing how we care about other people, and also to understand them and giving the compromise. It also happened to myself, to the fact that I have a partner from a totally different cultural background from mine. A compromise, at first, is not easy to do. But when we understand how much it means to the relationship, then you'll do it with all your heart. Bravo, Marilena! Looking forward to read you next posting!
by viorel pictorul at 25 February 2007, 03:20
Buna Marilena!

Chiar reusesti sa locuiesti acolo...ai toata admiratia mea.Sper sa nu patesti nimic si sa poti ajuta cat mai multi copii,un pup Vio
by anna at 28 April 2007, 08:10
it seems love is in the air in liberia.
I will soon visit my beloved in Monrovia..
Any advice?
No peacekeeping, but well being, medical business for us...
Good day to all
 

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