The study also found that true love is universal to a great extent.
There were very few differences between straight, gay, lesbian and bisexual people. Older people reported slightly more experiences of true love than younger people. This shows that love does not end with age.
Men reported slightly higher numbers than women. This was because straight men reported falling in love slightly more often than straight women. However, this difference was very small.
Overall, it seems that true love is something that most people feel the same way about.
Passion vs steady love
Therapist says this research is helpful. Many people feel pressure to constantly maintain excitement in relationships.
But true love, with its deep feelings, is often short-lived. Life changes. Responsibilities increase. Emotions calm down.
What often lasts a long time is companionate love. It’s a stable love built on trust, comfort, laughter, and everyday support. Experts say that this is what keeps long-term relationships strong.