Stephen KendrickThe only way love can last a lifetime is if it's unconditional. The truth is this: love is not determined by the one being loved but rather by the one choosing to love.
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It is true that love is not determined by the one being loved, but rather by the one choosing to love. This can be a hard thing to grasp, especially if we have been hurt by an ex-spouse or a former relationship of any kind. We tend to look at love as a finite resource that can only last so long before it runs out of steam. Even though this may be the case for some of us, our feelings for another person are not bound by time and circumstance. Love can last a lifetime and is not determined by outside factors.
Source: The Love Dare
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