“All human relationships were created by Hashem for us to either learn something about Hashem, or to be able to emulate Hashem.”
That is very interesting. I thought relationships were all about giving, and other midos, and one of the fundamental frameworks within which one can grow and do avodas Hashem. Although they certainly can serve the stated purpose as well.
Popa – respect is not love, you say. Yet you agree that many outward expressions of love are not appropriate in public. So what do you feel we should be doing?