True lovers always die, both in the literary world and in the historical world. Romeo and Juliet as well as Anthony and Cleopatra make up some of them. As a result, is there a point in pursuing true love?
Yes, it may be transient but when true love touches the life of someone who is fortunate enough to be gifted with it, he or she should not reject it even if it lasts for only a moment. Some people don't even have that chance to be bestowed with it, as Lord Alfred Tennyson, the Victorian poet laurete, wrote in one of his poems, 'Tis better to have loved and lost than not to have loved at all.'
I would like to have that chance if possible. If it lasts for only a minute, I still wouldn't mind it. After all, that special and intimate feeling shared between 2 people would have been given to me at least once in this lifetime. The very mutual desire for and knowledge of it would have been enough.
True love is really unconditional love, being with someone through good and bad times, fulfilling the marriage vow made to each other. My dad's a living example of such a lover. It would hence be good if my partner is like him.
I strongly believe in chemistry and mutual feeling between 2 people. I would prefer to marry for love rather than necessity or companionship. There will be true sincerity in this way. That doesn't mean I believe in love at first sight though.
There may be compatibility between 2 people but if they don't have mutual feeling which is developed with time, then it'll be difficult to sustain the relationship. They'll not be able to accept each other's flaws and resentment for each other will build up. Love is patient and blind but love is also to do with chemistry. Only when there is feeling will there be patience and blindness.
Of course, the greatest and most perfect lover is still God who died for our salvation out of love for us and doesn't stop loving us even when we stray away from Him.
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