Love Doesn't Keep a Scorecard

I love the words the Apostle Paul uses to define unconditional love. First he says basic things love is. Then he says the things love is not. Then he tells us how love is a two way "street".

We think, in idealistic terms, that love is selfless. Part of it is. But, honestly, if we don't get something back, then it isn't a relationship. Would it be real love if we just continued to be patient and kind and humble with someone who continually lied to us and used us and did not care about our needs? No. That's called doormatitis, not love.