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Unconventional Love

A Lifetime of Devotion Beyond Traditional Romance

By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingPublished 13 days ago 2 min read
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Unconventional Love
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There exists a unique form of love, one that endures for a lifetime even when becoming a spouse is not possible. This profound and caring love transcends the boundaries of a husband and wife relationship, offering something even more exceptional.

Unlike conventional husband and wife connections, this deep love doesn’t rely on a forever commitment, but rather on a lasting bond akin to close friendship. It’s the most genuine form of love; a love that persists quietly throughout one’s life, unobserved by many.

This love doesn’t require constant togetherness, only a harmonious connection of souls. It doesn’t necessitate daily interactions but thrives on the companionship of spirits. It’s a love that often goes unnoticed, an emotion marked by endurance.

It resides in your heart, taking root and blossoming, making you yearn and cherish it for a lifetime. Even as the years pass and you grow older, the memory of this love remains, a testament to the person you once loved deeply.

There’s a love that we can only hold onto, not disrupt. It’s a kind of love that involves caring for someone eternally while missing them throughout life. It’s not because there’s no love between you; it’s because the reality keeps you apart, a separation born out of destiny.

It’s not a lack of love, but an abundance of it. We are apart due to circumstances, we are entangled because of love, we remain together because of the connection, and we grieve because of the longing.

This affectionate love can be likened to that of a confidant or a friend. While we can’t physically embrace this lifetime or watch sunsets together every day, the ability to share a soulful connection for a lifetime becomes the most beautiful aspect of both our lives.

When we ponder what love means in the world, this deep love exemplifies it. It’s a love that doesn’t demand words; it hides unspoken feelings beneath the deepest affection. All that is required is patience.

In the face of reality, where change is not possible and acceptance is the only option, we’ve learned to turn around and show resilience, turning that into a blessing. We’ve also found courage in letting go and offering blessings, discovering happiness in that release.

There’s a love called “fate but no fate.” It doesn’t signify a lack of love but a destiny that separates. And then there’s a love called “fulfillment.” To fulfill the one you adore is to fulfill yourself. This love is sweeter than honey because it’s one heart deeply in love with another heart. In this relationship, even without becoming husband and wife, there is profound caring, and that’s the truest form of love.

Have you been loved like this?

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Emily Chan - Life and love sharing

Blog Writer/Storyteller/Write stores and short srories.I am a writer who specializes in love,relationships and life sharing

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