I’m not going to dig deeply into religious faith, but to
say, for most of us, faith is stronger or weaker at any given moment and for
some nonexistent.
When our heroine and hero have faith in each other’s love, it
is a beautiful thing. If only one has this faith, then it is misplaced or
delusional. Most of us have insecurities that prevent us from ever being
absolutely sure we are loved, like we love back. Isn’t it healthy to harbor a
bit of skepticism? The return for allowing yourself to fall head over heels in
love in the knowledge that your hero/heroine feels the same, is a deep sense of
achievement and commitment. We are not meant to be alone so why think that way?
Some say complete faith in the other is a sign of fanaticism/zealotry. Some portray
a lack of complete faith by showing signs of jealousy, fear and pushing away.
It’s sometimes the arc and how the writer uses it to show
growth or it can simply be a character trait. It could be that the hero or
heroine sees faith in the other’s love as a mystical connection, making them
greater than 1+1=2. They’ll believe in soul mates for the same reason. But, you
don’t need these crutches. Yes, human beings thrive on fear. It is what keeps
us alive. But don’t we aspire to more than survival? Can’t we touch the eternal
truths? God blessed you if you (your character) have a love like this. If you
write this type of character, your book might not be labeled inspirational, but
it is damn close.
Some forms of love last forever.
