Love Is A Decision
"Love is a decision, it is a judgement, it is a promise. If love were only a feeling, there would be no basis for the promise to love each other forever. A feeling comes and it may go. How can I judge that it will stay forever, when my act does not involve judgement and decision."- Erich Fromm
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Is it mean an everlasting love should be on the basis of responsibility?
But that loving feeling (great song by Hall & Oates) doesn't have to go away. Indeed, our commitment to love can sustain the feelings over the years.
Yes, accepting one's responsibility in a relationship is an essential factor in "an everlasting love".
I assume you have read Erich Fromm's work. The quote I posted is taken from "The Art of Loving". I strongly recommend it to every one.
The second part of your comment is very good advice for those in the early stage of a love relationship. Thanks for posting it,