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FreddieUK · 70-79, M
In a romantic/co-equal relationship it's essential if the love has depth. However, in other examples, perhaps where a child (or parent) continually disappoints, or worse, there is a kind of persistent love that, while wary and disproving of the behaviour, goes on loving through the exasperation.