Is There Such a Thing as True Love?

As age draws near, the wonder of love and happiness draws nearer.

Sometimes I catch myself in this philosophical delusion. However, more times than not I’m just lonely. What a terrible thing to say even if it is true. When I am lost in this world of emotions, or lack thereof, the question I ask myself is—is there such a thing as true love? A soul mate? It’s a depressing thought, actually, because if there is, then the chances of us all being with the wrong person are astronomically profound.

I’ve been on the opposing side of this triangle for a long time. I’ve been the one to say in regards to relationships, “You can’t have it all. Sometimes you just have to settle.” Now I am extinguishing those thoughts for a dream of something relatively close to meant to be.

This is a question for men and women, married, single or divorced, widowed, and whatever else you might be. Do you believe in true love?

Just as Eve was created for Adam, is there some one person for each of us?

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10.09.2008
Melissa
Well Once apon a time I didn't belive in True Love and I just thought it was one of those fairy tell things. I grew up in a house hold where I didn't see love between my parents but seen people who were very unhappy. Then one day my prince charming walked into Starbucks and yes, it was love at first site. We did everything together, had lots in common, loved the outdoors it is what people called the Hollywood couple. I couldn't have been happier BUT you know that old saying... if it is too good to be true then it is!!! I take my husbands car one day and guess what.. i find a phone, i call the repeated number and guess what.. it was another woman.. A woman who he has been cheating on me with over the last several years. TRUE LOVE?!?! That is for those people who read too many romance novels!!! True Love is Loving YOURSELF so you don't get mixed up in other Crap.
10.08.2008
KA
I believe in true love. Not in the "he/she fills my every need" kind of way - because no one person can do that for another. But in the "I just know" that this is right way. Doesn't mean you're the "bobsy-twins", but you just feel this connection with the other person that surpasses anything else. Of course, this is from my own personal experience. So others may feel differently.
I agree with both posted comments. The feeling I am referring to is the euphoria that comes with being in-love. In love and love are no doubt two very different things. So I pose another question: Is it possible, and should you remain in-love even with a spouse for the rest of your life? That I would consider to be true love; a love that never fails, weakens or bores. But, ignites, excites and comforts on the coldest night.
10.01.2008
Erma Miller
I think there is such a thing as true love but I don't think it's a feeling. I think it's an understanding between two people that they are dedicated to each other and will stick by each other's side and learn to appreciate the other person with their good and bad sides. It's true that one person can't fulfill all of your emotional needs but that doesn't mean you can't still truly love one another. Relying on one person to fulfill all your needs is relying on them to make you happy, and honey, you have to do that on your own. You don't want to supplement each other, you want to complement each other. When you work towards doing that, I believe you're on your way to true love.
09.18.2008
Missy
This is a question my best friend and I discuss frequently. The older I get the more I think not. I don't want to sound like a cynic, but I think true love is a hoax. I don't think that you can get every emotional need fufilled by one person. I also don't believe in that romantic "tv" love that us women dream about. This comes from 21 years of marriage. IF this true love thing is out there, I hope we meet up before I'm to old to enjoy it!
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