After all, it means not doing something such as eating or having sex. MaryBeth Bonacci, the author of Real Love , prefers to use the word chastity, which is more positive.
Chastity recognizes that respecting that language is the best way to live love.
Only married couples can communicate this love to each other, because they have already committed themselves to one another through their marital vows. Bonacci replies that chastity is what allows everyone to live real love. We experience real love when we want the best for others and when they want what s best for us. Real love means seeing each person as made in the image and likeness of God and treating them with dignity and respect. We can practice real love with our friends, family, and all people we meet.