I know the question probably pertains to the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and other decorative aspects of a house. But all of that doesn’t really matter if there is no love in the house. If the people who share a home, or even one person with perhaps a pet, don’t care for the other occupants of the house, they might as well live in a dump.
Where one stays is secondary to the warmth and affection that love adds to a house. Love and respect are like the light from a lamp or a fire that brings joy to one’s heart when seen from afar. There is the anticipation of being welcomed and made to feel that you belong and have value and worth.
I have read about people who grew up in poverty in a three-room home or shack, but because they were loved, they didn’t feel that they missed out on much. Contrarily, I have known people who lived in mansions where they felt no one cared whether they lived or died, who would trade places with the one in poverty to feel wanted and appreciated.
The ideal home is one filled with laughter, hugs, and all of the emotions and actions that accompany love and affection. It is a retreat from the craziness of public life. The people in that space who love each other are the most important to each other. There is an excitement when one thinks of home. Love is more important than the color of the walls or the square footage. Love turns a place to live into a haven where one feels protected, cared for, and special.
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