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LuStaysTru said: @ seph I mean romantic love
@cougarman in lust is fun for now but leaves you feeling empty later
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This may be part of the problem. By definition romantic love does not exist. Romanticism is unrealistic hyperbole, and striving for that is vanity.
In order to really find love; I hate that saying... In order to really forge a loving relationship that will be successful; you will need to 1st develop a realistic understanding of yourself. In other words define your ego (which includes your goals, wants, needs, lifestyle, and finding personal happiness/fullfillment). Then the 2nd step is to start searching for someone who complements and is compatible with you. Its important to understand that "Romantic Love" will ultimately leave you as empty as "Lust."
The biggest mistake people make is that they try to define their happiness and fullfillment with another person and switch those two steps around. But to be fair, that notion is perpetuated with the asinine culture of romanticism. This valentine's holiday is a good illustration of that.
So to summarize your OP questions:
I am in a very loving and meaningful relationship with my wife.
Romantic Love doesnt exist and seeking it can cause problems
Love does exist, but to obtain it requires growing as an individual and being able to truly identify what would make a good partner for you.