The OG of love is commitment. This is when you emotionally accept and love the other person's flaws as much as their strengths, says Manson. According to him, scientists have shown that couples who reach the pinnacle of commitment "merge" their senses of self.
When researchers observed neural activation patterns in long-term, loved-up couples, they found that "if you ask a man married for 20 years to think about his wife getting into a car accident, and then ask him to think about himself getting into a car accident, the same 'self' spots in his brain will light up."
It's "the unconditional love that marks the beginning of forever," writes Nafousi. It's being at peace, feeling at home, totally loved and accepted. No games. No drama.
"You feel more yourself with them than you ever have before, and you constantly inspire each other to be the best versions of yourselves. When you face an obstacle or a challenge in the relationship, you work together to overcome it because you are both committed to your future," she explains.
And it's the kind of love we wish for you...
