DOES TRUE LOVE STILL EXIST

YourDictionary online describes it this way: “True love is a strong and lasting affection between spouses or lovers who are in a happy, passionate and fulfilling relationship. An example of true love is the emotion shared between a couple who has been married for 40 years and who are still passionate about each other and care deeply for each other.”

In our honest opinion - The days of being enmeshed with another person 24/7 are over.

There’s no mystery or excitement in that and it can lead to boredom and indifference. If someone wants to be with their partner all hours of the day, this could be a sign of an insecure attachment style which can lead to problems later.

It’s also a sign that someone is jealous and controlling.

If someone is trying to isolate you from your friends and family, it’s one of the top red flags of emotional manipulation. Run fast in the opposite direction.

But, if you’re in a cynical phase in your relationship and you don’t detect signs of dysfunction, here’s what to do: don’t chase, beg, or cling. Don’t issue ultimatums. This is a sure way to create distance, resentment, and unwanted pressure.

Sure, there may be a need for communication. Relationships die a slow death without it, but instead of forcing things, take a breather and make some space where both people can be themselves. This is the fastest way to decompress, while creating magic and mystery at the same time. However, if one party is always going dark, disappearing without explanation, and not available by cell phone for days, this is another sign of dysfunction. If this is a pattern in your relationship, it’s a sign of bad things to come.