Why Give Up On True Love

Researchers surveyed 746 adults about their beliefs in love and relationships.

  • Those who believed in true love scored higher on measures of self-esteem, happiness, and forgiveness.
  • They also reported being less satisfied with their current romantic relationships, compared to those who did not believe in true love.

The idea of true love is something many people believe in bringing happiness, so why give up on true love?

True lovers are less satisfied with their relationship as true love meant differently to everyone. It is better to give up on true love and focus on commonly understood shared values like trust, commitment, or passion.

In this article, we'll explore the different types of relationships and learn about some of the most common misconceptions surrounding true love as it is difficult.

True Love Requires Forgiveness

When your loved one does not give you love or act as expected, you will feel anger. However, your partner might say you should forgive them if you truly loved them. Therefore, true love requires you to forgive a lot, even for the wrong reasons. If your partner does not improve, mistakes will keep happening and you either mindfully forgive them and accept them, or you end up leaving them. 

True Love Is An Excuse For Feeling Loved

True love does not replace being loved. You still got expectations of receiving love or gifts from your loved one. If you do not receive the love you naturally want, you will slowly and eventually accept that they truly loved your partner instead and expect nothing.

This isn't really love then but rather an acceptance of your partner. This might make you less reliant on your partner to make you happy but also questioned the purpose of the relationship. 

Besides, people who feel loved tend to lead healthier lifestyles. They eat better, sleep better, exercise more, and even take fewer risks. This makes sense since those who feel loved tend to view life as a positive experience. When someone feels loved, he or she tends to look forward to each day and see the good in everything.

True Love Is Unattainable

Love is one of those things that everyone experiences at some point in life. But feeling true love constantly all the time is unattainable.

Everyone goes through some sort of heartbreak in a relationship. While no one likes talking about it, we know that it happens to us. So take comfort in knowing that others have gone through what you're experiencing now. They've probably had similar problems, and they've come out better because of it.

True Love With The Wrong Person

You might also be in the wrong "true love". You might be with an abusive or manipulative partner. Chances are, you're not alone in this experience. Most people stay in a bad relationship just because they think they deserved it or don't deserve someone better.

They end up not interested in meeting anyone else. Instead, they just hang out with family instead of knowing more people. However, if they gave up on their bad "true love" and hang around long enough, they might eventually run into someone who seems genuinely interested in treating them better. This person might be the special person instead.

True Love Cannot Be Defined

If your loved ones fell into the sea with your parent, who will you save first?

Love is one of those emotions that we cannot define. We know what it feels like, but we don't really understand it. Some might think that true love is unconditional. You might think that you want something from someone else, but if he doesn't give it to you, it doesn't matter. If he loves you unconditionally, he'll always love you no matter what as your love is unrequited.

Can you rate your love on 1-10? Can you love the same person less or more in different situations?

True love is an emotional bond that exists between two people who share an intense connection based on mutual understanding, trust, respect, and admiration for one another. In fact, true love is often described as being "unrequited." This type of love is rare because it requires a person to put themselves out there emotionally, physically, and mentally. They must open up and let someone into their world and allow them to see what makes them tick. If you are looking for a true partner, you might want to take some time and really think about whether or not you are ready to commit yourself to a long-term relationship. You'll find that true love isn't always reciprocated, but it doesn't mean that you won't ever experience it.

True Love Can Seem Like Sad And Lonely

People often feel like they're the only ones struggling with loneliness and sadness if their loved ones are not around during hard times. And sometimes it seems like everyone around them is happy and successful. But research shows that having a loving partnership makes us happy and reduces the risk of depression. There are many ways to fight against loneliness. You just have to look outside yourself.

When you are in love, you tend to ask yourself these questions: Do you trust your partner? Is he or she committed to you? Does he or she bring out the best in you? Are you able to express your emotions freely? Can you talk openly about your fears and hopes without feeling judged?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, congratulations - you've found true love.

To start, the three main components of a loving relationship are trust, commitment, and passionate feelings. These three things make up the foundation of a healthy relationship.

  • If one person doesn't trust the other, there won't be much room for growth.
  • Commitment is important because it helps both partners build a strong foundation for future success.
  • Finally, passionate feelings are essential because they help us connect emotionally with others. Without these three elements, true love cannot exist.

We all want to believe that we'll never break up, that our relationship will always be happy and perfect. But sometimes things just aren't meant to be. Whether it's because one person wants something different, or there's a big difference in age, culture, religion, or lifestyle, breaking up can be hard. And even though you might think you're ready to move on, it's normal to feel down, sad, or angry about the end of a relationship.


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Sky Hoon
He is happily married and have 1 child. He went through the pre marriage counseling and found it useful and wished to share to others in their marriages


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