“The dream of romantic love is taken more seriously in North America than it is anywhere else in the world, which is why we believe in fidelity and why we believe in infidelity as well. It is also, of course, what makes our divorce rate as high as it is. Falling in love at first sight and instant gratification are part of the world in which we live, so there are people who believe adamantly in fidelity. They just don't believe in it for long.” PeopleWorldFirstsBelieveWellsLongDreamAmericaRomanceFallCoursesLove IsTakenSightFalling In LoveRateDon't BelieveDivorceInstantRomantic LoveLove At First SightInfidelityGratificationFidelityNorth AmericaInstant GratificationDivorce Rates Author:Merle Shain
“Love is short, forgetting is long, and understanding longer still.” LongStillsUnderstandingForgetLove Is Author:Merle Shain
“Loving can cost a lot but not loving always costs more, and those who fear to love often find that want of love is an emptiness that robs the joy from life.” WantLoveHeartJoyFearLove IsLove YouCostEmptinessUnrequited LoveFear NotUnrequitedFear Of LoveLove And FearYour Soulmate Author:Merle Shain
