Dear Marsha,
What is a Love Life?
Dear Questioner of Love Life,
In most general terms, a love life would be what one would use to describe their affectionate affairs with a partner or partners. Some would say that a love life must consist of sexual encounters, but I beg to differ. I think that if one is happy in life, then they can have a love life without having to have sex.
I also feel that a love life can consist of more than just affectionate affairs with a partner. Some choose not to ever date or to be married because they are so consumed with something else that makes them happy. Eg. Religion, job, career, hobby, etc.. These persons take pride and find complete happiness and love in what they do on a day to day basis.
Some men or women may find that they are content with being single. Perhaps they have once already loved someone at some point, and still hang on to them through memories, and choose not to move on to another spouse/partner; or perhaps they feel dating/marriage is simply not for them, and wish to remain single, yet content. I know a few single people that say their love life consists of being with their family, taking care of their pets, or traveling to photograph the world.
I find that whatever makes you happy, and if you love being a part of it, then that is your love life. Your Love Life can be considered what you love about your life.
Always,
Marsha
