How do you define love? Is it a choice or a feeling? – Izzy, age 11, Golden, Colorado Love is confusing. People in the U.S. Google the word “love” about 1.2 million times a month.

Love is a choice to prioritize another over oneself and value their happiness tantamount to one’s own. When done right, true love is the pinnacle of selflessness and will last forever.

Here are corrections to some of the most common misconceptions about love. Love Is Not a Feeling, It's a Choice I used to believe love was a light switch. Something flicks on.

2. Marriages fluctuate: Love is a choice, not a feeling Karelnoppe via Shutterstock Falling in love is amazing. It is one of the best feelings in the world.

To boil the staggering concept of love down to an eternal hangout session is weirdly perfect. Love is not a divine act. There will be no higher voice compelling you to a person.

In a time of noise, confusion, and spin, we’re committed to clarity, truth, and depth — even when it’s hard. That kind of ...

4. Break promises PeopleImages.com - Yuri A. | Shutterstock A thing that a good woman won’t do in a relationship with someone she loves is break the promises she’s made. She keeps her word ...

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