Tomovoz, how to explain color to a blind person is a great analogy.
I don’t want to slight those who didn’t fall out of love, because very few things match the pain of loving someone who has stopped loving you.
SWW that was a touching story about Jason. Some people don’t have staying power. And that is what staying in love takes. So IMHO:
Romantically speaking there are different degrees of love, just as with all relationships. You can love someone knowing it isn’t for keeps. But real, or lasting love is more than just loving someone, you must have commitment with it. And you had better like the person to begin with. Romance isn’t just about being courted, it’s when you look and feel like shit, look up to see eyes full of love looking at you. It’s the actions and deeds that make a difference. Staying power is when things are tough and you aren’t sure how you feel or are tempted to look elsewhere, instead you look back to what you have and make it better. It’s adapting when the other one changes (I don’t mean their basic morals cause that could be a problem). I could go on and on-it’s way too complicated, yet simple. I knew when I was 17 Keith was it-forever, no matter what it took. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, and often it wasn’t. Most times I’m just told I am lucky and, well maybe luck has something to do with it too.
Charles Pogue I love the quote from THE IDEAL HUSBAND