Society's motto when it comes to romantic love...

[Havoctoria]

... and certain forms it takes:

"If most of us fear it, then it's unhealthy. If we condemn it, then it doesn't exist."

Gotcha. Loud and clear. But sorry; I'm not down with your screwed-up program.

When my partner and I are still together and HAPPY five decades from right, I expect to hear "I'm sorry. You were right." from a few... hmm... MILLION people.