so I was wondering who here believes truely in True love?

Alright so I got to wondering while in another post about who here actually believes in true love? I mean this place is dominated by males and society tells us that men are less likely to believe in such romantic thoughts. So lets see if we can prove society wrong or if maybe( I know this is not very reliable or scientific) it is true to apply such a "rule" to men, at least here in OT.

I'm asking about "true love" in the sense of "soul mates" "ones other half" "love lasting for eternity"...this kind of stuff, usually the kind of love I hear women telling me they are looking for, and the kind of love that the media sells the public.

Also I'm female so my answer wouldn't help in this very unscientific data collection, but I'm pretty sure my answer is currently no I do not believe in True love.

yes, but it is very rare.

I know love exists.. but it's entangled in so many other emtions and behavior that it seldom works out as idealy as we'd like it to

I don't know what you mean by true love...... I think its true that some people love each other. Is that what you were asking?

"True love" as in "love lasts forever"? Nope, I do not. Before I actually fell in love, I thought it did, but now I don't... and that doesn't make it a bad thing. I can appreciate the love I have a lot more knowing that at any one point something could happen and it would lessen or disappear.

EDIT: I should add some clarification. I'm not expecting the negative outcome to happen, only would be willing to accept it if it did. I remain optimistic that it does not happen and try my hardest to prevent it from happening, but ultimately, accept that it could.

Depends on how you identify on what is "true love."

I do. :)

I don't know what you mean by true love...... I think its true that some people love each other. Is that what you were asking?

Gnomefan

I'm asking about "true love" in the sense of "soul mates" "ones other half" "love lasting for eternity"...this kind of stuff, usually the kind of love I hear women telling me they are looking for, and the kind of love that the media sells the public.

I wouldn't say I believe in "true love" but believe in strong attachment. I feel that humans are just animals and like other animals we prefer "packs"

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I don't know what you mean by true love...... I think its true that some people love each other. Is that what you were asking?

I'm asking about "true love" in the sense of "soul mates" "ones other half" "love lasting for eternity"...this kind of stuff, usually the kind of love I hear women telling me they are looking for, and the kind of love that the media sells the public.

"True" love? I'm not sure. I mean, no, I don't think so. This would imply that for every man, there's a woman, and there's not. This would also imply that one person is "better" than another.

"True love" as in "love lasts forever"? Nope, I do not. Before I actually fell in love, I thought it did, but now I don't... and that doesn't make it a bad thing. I can appreciate the love I have a lot more knowing that at any one point something could happen and it would lessen or disappear.

foxhound_fox

Pretty much.

I haven't experienced it, so I wouldn't know.cyberdarkkid

It's rare, but possible. It really goes against a lot of human nature, and many people blow the word "love" out of proportion. I think it exists, but as to "what true love is"? I think there is no answer to that question, other than individual experience on that matter.

Not anymore.

True love to me is when I realized I can be perfectly fine just by myself but would much rather spend my time with a certain someone.

i do.. :).. i dont give two **** abo.. bleh. i just do.. :P

I know love exists.. but it's entangled in so many other emtions and behavior that it seldom works out as idealy as we'd like it to

EMOEVOLUTION

Finally, you post something that makes sense.

Yes, I believe that "true" love can exist. If two people really love each other very much, nothing will break them apart. I also believe that true love is not restricted by gender.

I do.

I wouldn't say I believe in "true love" but believe in strong attachment. I feel that humans are just animals and like other animals we prefer "packs"

Shawcross

You mean like 6 packs?

No matter what way you look at it you're probably right. :P

It varies though, to me at least.

I believe in it. I just believe that it's a very rare phenomenon that about 1 out of 100,000 actually experience.....

Yes but in no way in the same way popular culture defines it. "True love" is not an emotional state between two people but a sacrificial union between two people who are willing to stick with it for the sake of the other. Yes there will be times of heightened emotions towards one another but even during the worst of times, they stick with one another. It's when you love him or her even if he or she does not deserve it. The reason why "true love" so rarely exists is because few people are willing to truly sacrifice themselves for the sake of another person.

True love is not when two people live together with euphoric emotions during the "good times" in life. True love is when an old man takes care of his wife with Alzheimer's day and night, year after year. As Scripture says, it is when a man is willing to lay down his life for his wife just as Christ gave his life to the church.

Yes I do but I wouldn't call us the majority. You don't get scumbags on these prestige forums.

As in two people who are perfect for eachother? Sure, though it's extremely rare. Some couples have a certain chemistry that others don't. But even those couples aren't perfect. Very few are.

me......... :P

Hmmm... i think not.... it feels just a good line to make your GF or BF feel good...

I'm going to have to say yes....i do believe in it...

I loved this girl whom I know since I was 10, and now I'm almost 24 years old - and still going strong :)

So talking from experience, I believe in it.

Even if that love may or may not be from 1 side

I loved this girl whom I know since I was 10, and now I'm almost 24 years old - and still going strong :)

So talking from experience, I believe in it.

Even if that love may or may not be from 1 side

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I do!