Love Is All You Need

Love Myth No. 9

Love is all you need.

Love is all you need, but one lovers isn't.  To put too much emphasis on a committed long-term relationship as an avenue of salvation (in the absence of religion), as an escape (from self-doubt, poverty, or boredom), as acceptability (in the eyes of society, your family, or the law), or as ultimate fulfillment is very dangerous, not least to the relationship itself.  Take the heat off.