"Sacrificing your happiness for the happiness of the one you love is by far the truest type of love.
" Unknown "A thing is not necessarily true because a man dies for it." Oscar Wilde The need for sacrifices and compromises is often mentioned in discussions of romantic relationships.
Are the two the same and if not, which of the two is most needed in romantic relationships? According to Romantic Ideology, love is frequently described as involving sacrifices and resisting compromises.
In reality, the situation is typically the opposite-relationships require fewer sacrifices and more compromises. To sacrifice is to give up something precious in order to gain or maintain something, such as a valuable relationship or some other worthy cause.
Thus, we say that some women sacrifice their careers for their family. The term "sacrifice" is often used in religious contexts referring to the act of offering something precious to a deity, such as the sacrificial murder of a victim. As Romantic Ideology has certain aspects in common with religious beliefs, the term "sacrifice" is frequently used in romantic contexts as well. Intense love has no qualms about making considerable sacrifices.
To compromise is to give up the pursuit of a better prospect in order not to risk an existing situation, even if it is perceived to be somewhat worse than the prospect that is relinquished.
Although the prospect might be better and even considered feasible, the person decides not to pursue it.
