A young man deeply in love with his girlfriend borrowed a friend's motorcycle for a ride one day.
Girl: It's so much fun being with you. I'm so happy right now.
Guy: Are you satisfied with our relationship?
Girl: "Satisfied" isn't a strong enough word.
Guy: Do you really love me?
Girl: Silly! What kind of question is that? You already know the answer.
Guy: Please, baby. I just want to hear you say it.
Girl: Of course I do. I love you so much!
[Silence]
Girl: Is something wrong?
Guy: Nah... my helmet is bothering me. Can you take it off for me?
Girl: Okay...
Guy: Now... wear it. Put it on, please.
[The girl puts on the helmet.]
Guy: Now, hug me as tight as you can.
Girl: I wonder what's gotten into you.
Guy: Tell me you love me, then hug me.
Girl: I love you more than anything else. [She hugs him tightly.]
The next day, news of a motorcycle accident spread throughout the neighborhood. The bike had hit a wall. The young man was killed, but amazingly, the girl survived. He had known the brakes weren't working. He kept it to himself and made sure the girl wore the only helmet, hoping it would protect her.
This is an example of selfless love—taking risks and making sacrifices for the one you love most.