Is eternal love actually a curse, or is it the ultimate gift?

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22.03.2022
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Agent_Smith Topic author

31.01.2025 16:38

I've been reading a lot of mythology lately, and the concept of immortal romance is fascinating but also deeply troubling. We usually portray it as this perfect, endless devotion, but I wonder if it's possible to maintain genuine passion over millennia. Doesn't the sheer weight of endless time make anything feel repetitive or meaningless? I worry that the initial magic of 'forever' would just fade into a comfortable, but ultimately dull, routine. Has anyone read stories or experienced relationships where the longevity actually became a source of profound unhappiness? I'd love to hear differing perspectives on this.

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05.11.2023
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Ghoul_Life

13.02.2025 08:25

I think the curse aspect is far more accurate. Time dilutes everything, even the best memories.

21.06.2021
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MidnightRider

06.04.2025 02:04

It sounds romantic in theory, but practically, it sounds exhausting. You'd have to adapt to countless changes in culture, politics, and even each other's fundamental personalities. That level of maintenance is unsustainable.

16.09.2023
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PongMaster

09.04.2025 11:18

The sheer weight of endless time would make everything feel meaningless. I agree with the OP.

12.02.2023
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Rival_C

31.05.2025 15:28

Maybe the key isn't passion, but shared growth. If you both commit to being constantly evolving individuals, the routine might become a comfortable rhythm rather than a dull cage.

04.07.2024
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ThunderGod

17.06.2025 09:19

A gift, absolutely. To have someone who has seen you through every single version of yourself. That depth of history is irreplaceable.

27.06.2024
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NovaStrike

07.07.2025 18:02

Repetitive. Boredom is the ultimate destroyer of romance. You need novelty to keep the spark alive.

27.10.2023
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Enemy_C in response

08.07.2025 07:25

Replying to the OP: I read a story where the couple became so intertwined with time that they lost their individual identities. They ceased to be two people and became a single, stagnant entity. It was tragic.

28.01.2023
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BinaryBeast

16.08.2025 13:18

It's less about passion and more about companionship. A deep, reliable anchor through the chaos of existence. That's the gift.

27.12.2024
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Myth_C

29.10.2025 02:46

I worry about the emotional bandwidth. How do you process the death and rebirth of civilizations while still maintaining intimacy? It sounds overwhelming.

10.09.2025
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Wierzbowski_T

24.11.2025 04:22

If you can't find a way to separate the relationship from the passage of time, it will inevitably become a burden. You need room to breathe and change.

09.04.2022
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GlitchKing

13.12.2025 21:26

But imagine the shared knowledge! Witnessing the rise and fall of empires together. That shared epic experience would be the ultimate bonding agent.

13.01.2024
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MechKeyboard

16.01.2026 00:28

I think the curse comes from expectation. We expect 'forever' to be magical, but reality is messy. It's just another long stretch of mundane Tuesday nights.

13.10.2022
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UnrealGod in response

26.01.2026 06:10

Totally agree with the OP. The magic fades. It becomes a deeply ingrained habit, which is far less exciting than a true passion.

14.02.2023
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LogiPro

12.03.2026 23:42

The gift is the proof. Proof that true connection can withstand everything. It's a testament to the soul, not just the fleeting emotion.

05.10.2022
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BinaryBeast

27.03.2026 05:46

A very profound question. Maybe the longevity only works if the couple actively chooses to remember the 'new' parts of their relationship, rather than relying on the comfort of the 'old' parts.

05.12.2023
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PongMaster

06.04.2026 19:07

I think the greatest danger is stagnation. You become predictable, and predictability kills desire, no matter how deep the love is.

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