It happens in love

Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others,
and the delight in the recognition.

This is a quotation I found myself staring at on igoogle some days back. I would say that in love not only do you discover yourself in others but also discover yourself because of others. You come across feelings you never thought existed inside you. Over time you find out who and what is it that you hold most dear. You also come face to face with your strengths and weaknesses, your qualities and your vices, and your successes and your shortcomings.

Yes, when someone notices and appreciates your efforts, it sends you in raptures and you feel incredibly proud of even the littlest of good you might have done. On the other hand realizing where you lacked fills you with guilt. Along the way you learn how much more there is in you that you could and should give. Love humbles you.