"But if you really want to live Why not try, and make yourself"

After an undefinite hiatus, im finally back so without any further interruption...

Love... Is it truly as bad and counterproductive to a life of a Jedi as the council makes it out to be? I don't think so. I'm here to say that the Jedi may have drawn the border a little too thick on this topic. I believe that love can actually help a Jedi learn discipline and survive the cold and cruel galaxy. It seems so unfortunate that the Jedi must isolate themselves from one of the greatest parts of life. Here is my reasoning:

First off, it is passion that drives a Jedi to the Dark Side and not love itself. In the prequel, Anakin definitely displayed a high passion which led to his transformation into Darth Vader. Had he learned to control his passion and accept life for what it was the galaxy could have turned out much different than the one we know. If ones passion is in line, it could be very possible to love while still upholding the Jedi Code.

Secondly, it can be very helpful to have someone by your side to help you through times of trouble and hardship. If a Jedi is lost and cant help but to think of constantly being in hostile and uncomfortable environments a loved one could revive them and make them see the warmth and create an open environment to discuss matters that the other Jedi may not be so willing to talk about. This is definitely outlined by the relationship that Luke Skywalker and Mara-Jade have in the Expanded Universe. Although they have some troubles to deal with they use each other to get through them as does Han Solo and Leia Organa. Both Luke and Leia are Jedi and they both are in love with someone and control their passion to allow them to love while upholding the main principles of a Jedi. This proves that it IS possible to love without falling to the call of the Dark Side.
-Besides whats wrong with being happy ?

A Jedi's Life doesn't always have to consist of isolation from the human emotion. Right? Just some food for thought...