Hey fellow VGCharters. I come to you this evening with this thought as I'm still coming to terms with being an adult and all it entails (yes I know I should be an all round great guy at age 24 but I'm not and I love this site so thought you guys could discuss this making some valid points).

So, here goes. Love is the most written about subject of all time. Whether it be in songs or in movies, videogames or stage shows and whether it regards family love, friendship love or sexual love, it dominates the world. Love is aspired to; we are told we need it, we want it and we are lesser people without it. But what does it mean?

I am currently at my best friends house (she's also 24, a gorgeous, amazing person who I never want to be without) and we are both discussing our relationships. Telling the highs and the lows of being in love. There are many, I'll gurantee, and they are worth discussion. But can love really exist and last? Or is it something else? What, fundamentally, is love?

Many of you may have read my previous threads about the plight(s) I have been through with my other half and many may wonder why I love him. What is it? Why do I continue to love although the person's actions may be to my detriment? I don't know but all I know is - I met this other human being on my journey through life and, regardless of trials and tribulations, I continue to love. And live. And like it. So why am I confused? 

Well, the reason is this. Although I love my other half, I struggle now with the opinion that I would be better off without him. Sometimes I think love is better when nurtured and worked on, but another part of me thinks if this is so much effort, requiring so much faith and sometimes heartbreak, why do I do it? Why do I carry on? The answer is - I do not know. But what I do know is, as I've come to know, love and appreciate myself, I feel less inclined to put up with crap? I mean real crap. I don't mean a person not tidying like I want or watching the same show as me, I mean more serious things. Things that, if said person decides to leave would affect the rest of my life. What are your guys thoughts on love? 

I'm sorry to post this on this site, but you guys, whether you realise it or not, have become an integral part of my daily life. I love you guys. Your rows, your disagreements, your comaraderie. You are the closest thing (after my Jessy) to a best friend. So please, answer, and be honest. I would ever, as always, appreciate it. 

And btw, there is a member on here I can't stop thinking about. Does that make me bad???

Chemically speaking, love lasts 4 years. Not sure why you want leave your partner though...

Love is a ficticional thing, created by humans made to manipulate other humans. I don't doubt real love exists, but people tend to misunderstand what it really means.

My humble opinion if: you are tired of his crap, then put an end to it. Love does not mean being chained to a life of crap things.

It's a biological imperative that makes you intentionally delusional.

Do understand exactly what delusions it creates (that the other person is perfect, is the only one good enough, that you couldn't live without them) and accept or reject them as necessary. In particular don't change yourself or give up other things in your life in the name of love.

Humans can be monogamous but it requires work and trust, because the easy thing is to stop when the obsessive part of love fades.

Dude... I feel like honored and all but... it's not you.. it's me...   I have like a girlfriend.. but I still like you as a random internet forum guy.. yes I said like not love.. this is getting awkward.. I gotta go.. don't call me., i'll call you..

Haha you see? This is why I love you guys =P the sense of humour. And dang?! How you know I meant you? =[

Love is a FRICTIONAL thing, created by humans made to manipulate other humans. I don't doubt real love exists, but people tend to misunderstand what it really means.

Now you've lost me. o.O

btw why is this in the NSFW section? are we gonna talk about sex later on?

im trying to put some sexual reference XD