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What is love, anyway?

One Day (2024) Miniseries E1-14. “Hey, why are you watching this,” asked my daughter. “This is for youngsters like me.” “I know. I just wanted to know how things have changed since the last time I heard about that good-natured four-letter word called love.” I replied.  Just what is this thing called love? Is it a contract as flimsy as one drawn on water or a covenant written in stars that only the might of Time can erase? When one confesses or as much as loves someone with his heart and soul, what do we really mean? Is it a promise to preserve my seeds for the continuity of progeny? Is the place for love in the heart or mind too small to be shared by others?  Suppose there are other variants of love, i.e. brotherly love, patriotism (love for the nation), gluttony (love for food), various fetishes (model planes, stamps, cars, etc.), and filial piety. Why can’t there be platonic love between a male or female (or preferred gender)? Is the concept of ‘friends-with-benefits’ even a...