In the Name of Love

A Philosopher Looks at Our Deepest Emotions
Aaron Ben-Zeév is President and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Haifa. His books include: In the Name of Love: Romantic Ideology and its Victims. See full bio

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Should We Compromise in Love?

Mature love is typically morally good, but it is not what passionate romantic love is all about. Hence many people may say that they never want to become mature, because settling for what is feasible while ignoring the desirable is an obvious sign of decay.  Read More

Compromising on the moral

Compromising on the moral principles of life lead to depression, suppressed anger, lack of confidence and lack of self esteem. Compromises in the small things of life is the pleasure and the pain of the love game!! You win some you lose some!!

i do agree because i am a

i do agree because i am a guy but i think for most women hearing something like i love you moderately could be the end of the relationship to them!!

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