Yes

Is love a strong word?

Is hate a strong word?

Yes and yes.

But love and hate are not polar opposites, as is commonly believed. It is apathy that is the true opposite of love. Love and hate are actually closer in nature than we could ever imagine. And therein lies the rub.

There are such a multitude of forces operating within us, within those around us, that the invevitable truth is this. Finding balance is difficult. It is a matter of chemistry.