Love?

You can answer you own question, I'm sure. But it all come down to what do you want out of that relationship?

First of all, I love your quote about women.  Life can be wonderful if you find the right mate for you.  Most of us change in time, and our relationships to each other do as well, thus many divorces.  Many people in long term relationships don't stay together because of love.  It can be for many other reasons such as finances, fear of being alone, age, children, family pressure, etc.  Those who do stay together because of a love that has matured and flourished are truly blessed.  Passion has become not just a blooming flower, but a plant that has rooted and branched out in many different directions such as true friendship, commitment, caring, true love, reliability, tenderness, respect, companionship.  These are the best gifts a person can have in their life.  I have been fortunate enough to have experienced both.  While the sexual passion of a new relationship is phenominal and very seductive, I believe God allows it to be moderated as time goes by so the other dimensions of the relationship can grow.  I choose the peace of mind and happiness that a long term love can bring.  I have been married many years.  In truth, sometimes I long for that "wild side" again, but what I have I feel is so much more.  Sexual passion can turn into high quality affection if you work at it, and passion can be turned toward other facets of life wherein we can make a difference in our lives and other peoples' lives.

There's a big difference in your question. It all comes down to what you want in life. You have "love" which can last forever in your memories or you can have "lust" which fades in time. Being in love can still mean passionate times, but it's a passion that means something to you and your partner. One night flings of lustful passion comes a dime a dozen. It all comes down to what you want in life.

there is a saying that it is better lo have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. both are equaly great.love is like the seasons.some people are there for one season while some are for a lifetime.the moments you spend in love are what counts  no matter how long or short.it is how you spend it.