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In the Name of Love

A Philosopher Looks at Our Deepest Emotions
by Aaron Ben-Zeév
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
October 24, 2008, Philosophy

Comments on "Should We Compromise in Love?"

Should We Compromise in Love?

By Aaron Ben-Zeév, Ph.D. on October 24, 2008 in In the Name of 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

Submitted by Therapy on October 25, 2008 - 2:13am.

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

Submitted by farouk on October 25, 2008 - 3:51am.

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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