[TibetanPrincess]

Yeah hun, @Echap,
I didn't say it is true love. I just said much easier. I agree with you for the most part. Many relationships are indeed lopsided when it comes to consideration for the other like who is willing to give more, who takes more, who takes the other for granted, even at the slightest. Not to say we need to measure "love" on a scale. I'm sure that's hard to do anyway. There is a high percentage of one truly loves the other more. Are you the one that loves him more than he loves you? Does he get those same butterflies? Of course, its all trust and the connection you both feel you have. I just know, so many have been "blindsided" by their mates after years and years of the relationship.

A little jealousy is normal. those who are extremely jealous are obviously insecure, traumatized, or obsessive. It seems for those who are not at all jealous, They are either very connected, naive or feel they've got it in the bag, taking their partners for granted. Either way, I can't judge, to each their own.

But its just reality. True, compassionate love is really hard to find. Great you have it

P.S. I say "halfheartedly" to see the relationship for what it really is, I tend to get my hopes up. I can always fall in love later. Like friends that turn into lovers type of situation.