Should love last forever?

[coachTanthony]

Yes

No that isn't realistic

see poll ( Coach our love will last I promise )

[NathanDavis]

ideally, yes...

unfortunately... love is not for everyone, nor forever

[msc545]

YES!

[msc545]

thanks for MHO

[DaveJord]

Trick question wording is misleading, "Should it" or "Does it"... in both questions the answer is NO.

Yes we would like to think that love is not transactional and once in love it should last forever,. but it does not and nor should it. If you love someone you should always be working to maintain that love and relationship.

[Cathy7734]

I agree with you. As the saying goes, "Where focus goes, energy flows." So you have to constantly be focused on the relationship. If you're not focused on the relationship energy doesn't flow there and it will die. Just like anything else.

[Rosexøxø]

Yeah it should. As long as both lovers are alive.

[OlderAndWiser]

Isn't that the hope and dream of all lovers?

[AMS700CX4u2]

Yes and No. Yes it should. But the phrasing of the question precludes that it does not. I believe that it depends on your definition of "Love" The Greeks believed in nine different types of love which ranged from erotic to platonic. We western folk tend to combine a few of the types. The meaning of the word changes or shifts emphasis with age. It is easier to compensate for if your lover is also your best friend. It would be easier for a couple if they both lose their sexual appetite at the same age. That is where problems start. A man who loses the ability to become erect, while is wife is still capable had better get it fixed or someone else will be taking his place. The same can be said in the opposite situation. You can't call it cheating. It just goes to prove that we don't control our lives to the point that we think we do. I guess that is why ministers tell prospective couples that God does not want you to get married. Swear no Oaths or Vows. Some things your just have no control over. So don't beat yourself up over it.

[itsalyssaagain]

Some love and relationships do last forever. My parents have been together since they were teenagers and they always say that there’s different kinds of love. Now obviously I don’t really understand because I’ve never been in a relationship for that long. But something about when you spend a lot of years with someone and go through good times and hard times, you form a deep connection which transforms to a different even higher kind of love.


Now in my experience, I think being in love is beautiful and I think for most of us it’s supposed to happen more than once. Maybe even more than 3 times. We can fall in love with different people depending on the stage we’re at in life. The person I was in love with 3 years ago I would most probably not fall for today because I’m at a different stage in my life. I think that’s why break ups and divorces happen but I wouldn’t trade it for anything because in the moment it’s a beautiful experience.

[Sarah2023]

I think it should last forever between two people. But the two individuals really need to give time to get to know each other, give space and let the friendship grow and blossom into a beautiful relationship. Once they fall in love then definitely they both need to give space to each other from time to time then the love can last forever. Also be with someone that you share Similar interests with.

[Anonymous]

It should. But let's be honest most people are never in love. Most just think they are. Most are just in love with the feeling. And when it wears off then they get bored and start resenting all the flaws in the other person. Most people are simply too selfish to really love anyone beyond themselves.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

It lasts until the last bite.

[Jdjfjcjj]

Love doesn't last forever, it waivers like a rollercoaster over time.. but respect and your commitment should.

[Nikki1989]

In the perfect world, yes, but life is rarely perfect.

[avaawolf]

Sometimes it lasts forever and sometimes it doesn't bc of bad timing in someones life. It's gonna be different for everyone 🤷‍♀️

[AliSulayman]

depends if you are a "dopamine" person or an "oxytocin" one.

dopamine pushes you to seek more and seek new things in life.

oxytocin works the other way around and encourages you to settle and enjoy what you have.

[menina]

Yes it should, but for many people it doesn't. That's why break ups and divorces happen.

[Jdjfjcjj]

I disagree. It's not for a loss of love, it's for a loss of respect, which affects attraction, desire, etc.

[menina]

@Jdjfjcjj Yes, that also happens in some relationships.

[Apulu_Imback]

at least it's the case for my parents so I believe in true and forever love. They have been together in a marriage of 16 years already and I'm sure they'll stay together forever because they are so in love and they don't argue a lot.

[serious]

Perfect. Same is the case with my parents as well.

[Apulu_Imback]

@serious yes, people need to be patient in relationship which is not the case nowadays mostly. They're mostly not even understanding.

[serious]

@apulu_imback

Correct. Well said.

[worldscolide]

Love, for it to last forever, takes work. Most people in my generation and sooner refuse to put the work in.

[LittleSally]

Yes.

But not everyone will find actual real love, in fact, most people won't. And that's the huge caveat to this entire predicament.

[fonduegirl]

It can, but I'd be very weary of it. Think of it as your favourite pair of shoes. You do want them to be on your feet forever, but it gets frustating when they stay still in tact after a certain period of time.

[LiamJHayden]

Ideally for life, but even that rarely seems to happen.

[FreyaRed]

We are all mortals, unfortunately. Hence nothing will last forever but love should last at least until the end.

[Paris13]

I think Family Friends Last Forevermore More. xxoo

[DermalPunch]

It would be nice but the reality is that it fades and most people are in it for their ego and not their soul.

[Dreamclouds]

We can only hope so... there is no should in such a delicate matter

[ariadneR]

Yes, but it's not easy. You have to work at it. It's not going to be sunshine and rainbows all the time

[Dargil]

It evolves over time, but yea it can. I am happily married but still love an ex from the distant past. Not sure I like it, but it's there.

[Mangospacho]

Absolutely, yes, it should last forever without any exceptions.

Unless someone changes their mind.

[lottiebannotie]

Yes it should people just need to realise that that first 6 months heavy feelings won't last love and relationships evolve

[Guardian45]

If I found her, I would NOT be here anymore. My Forever Love is my Best Friend Forever. I want to die holding her hand!

[Anonymous]

Forever? Only a childish mind with no understanding of the word could think that.

[AnusNdaPainus]

God is love and God is Eternal

by the associative property

Love is Eternal

[Jamie05rhs]

The fact that this is even a question is just sad. It shows how far humanity has fallen.

[RobT312]

I think very realistic

[Anonymous]

It should, but it doesn't happen often anymore. People, especially women, have no sense of commitment anymore.

[Caramelpie]

Yes of course! That’s the beauty and meaning of love.

[Inquisitive98]

A love between a man and woman is beautiful

[Orion76]

It truly is a shame, but nothing lasts.

[NostalgiaSenpi]

That was a dream of mine. I gave up.

[jshm2]

Nothing lasts forever.

[BCRanger10]

Yes, it should.

[Fireguy17]

Hopefully yes.

[douride2]

It should but in many cases it doesn't.

[Texaskid1]

Only until the money runs out.

[TonyMetal___86]

Yes, that's the norm but not in this generation...

[McKellar]

Well that is THE idea.

[brandon1122]

You are 52. Should that even be a question?

[Blurr090]

It should, yes.

[noohair]

Sadly, like everything else, it usually does not.

[Teress]

Yes it should

[serious]

Yes it should

[Ms_Facesitter]

That would be ideal.

[Anonymous]

If you can remember the first love, it can

[BrookeS]

Yes it should

[JonesT10Apr]

yes... it should

[Anonymous]

It should ideally