[quote=flyer]This is fascinating. I had my wife read the last few entries of this thread, and neither of us could understand why true love was never mentioned.
My wife is a “TF Baby,” highly educated, from a great family, etc., etc., and she feels I have my attributes as well. When we met, we each considered the other a “catch,” for all of the right reasons, but without love, neither of us would have found the level of happiness we have enjoyed, and would never have considered forming a permanent relationship.[/quote]
IMO, some kind of love/lust is assumed. Real love isn’t experienced until many years into the relationship (again, IMO). The first part is usually hormone/chemical reactions and lust. Love comes after the couple has experienced some trials and tribulations…then, when you look over, expecting the other person to be ready to bug out, he/she is still there with a smile, ready to tackle the next obstacle with you. That is love! 🙂
For the sake of this incredibly long discussion, though, let’s assume that “love” (however one defines it) is a given.
