"There is a widespread feeling that love is facing challenging times these days. Many of us may want more love in our lives, but that desire often fades quickly when we encounter difficulties. Love usually requires us to sacrifice something. In romantic relationships, it might mean dedicating time to our partner and spending less time with friends, family, work, or leisure."
"Our lives are about juggling priorities, but ultimately, we decide what matters most to us. The common wisdom is that something must give-we can't have it all. We may want love in our lives, but we may not be willing to give something up for it. If we, consciously or subconsciously, are more interested in our careers, hobbies, or attaining a position of power in our society, our private relationships may suffer."
Seasonal increases in compassion and connection make life feel right briefly. Many people desire more love but lose commitment when difficulties arise because love often requires sacrificing time and other pursuits. Romantic love commonly demands dedicating time to a partner at the expense of friends, family, work, or leisure. Life involves juggling priorities, and choices determine what matters most; something usually must give. Balancing career, hobbies, and relationships is difficult, and partners need aligned priorities to sustain commitment. Prioritizing love fulfills biological purposes, since love and compassion promote long-term human success more than egotism or aggression. Communities and relationships reflect the level of commitment individuals place on love.
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