Love is in silence
In some Native American cultures, an indicator of authentic love is the ability to sit in silence.
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The Argument
According to folklore, in some Native American cultures couples who were to be married would spend time together in silence, to see if they were truly comfortable together.[1] Words are used as a barrier to keep two souls from truly knowing each other; instead, authentic love can be found in the spaces between these words, in the comfort that comes from vulnerability and silence.
This speaks to a wider cultural landscape of the importance of silence to many Native American cultures, in which silence is treated as a path to wisdom, a tool of reflection, and a way to learn.[2]
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[P1] Silence is the true indicator of wisdom.
[P2] To comfortably sit with another in silence is a true test of your connection.
[P3] True love can be found in silence.