Love (eros) is ephemeral. It is also a mood that is not subject to our control. That is why people fall out of love. They get bored with the other person, they get tired of his old jokes, she puts on a few pounds and he's ready to dump her. What's worse, if you find a person who lets you treat them badly, not only do you not appreciate that person but you grow to hate her; the "love" in the relationship is doomed to expire in short time.
On the other hand, respect, admiration, and putting the other person's well-being foremost in your life only feeds agape love. This kind of love is a decision, and practicing it feeds and builds the romantic love. We in America should try it more often.
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