Love.
A word that instantly brings warmth.
Romantic images, dreamy eyes, long talks, flowers and music.
But reality?
Reality isn’t always so poetic.
In today’s world, relationships often grow not from deep connection, but from comfort and routine.
And slowly — without us even realizing — that routine can start to feel like love.
? Together, Yet Emotionally Distant
Many couples live under the same roof, but barely speak.
Friends hang out together, but don’t know what’s really going on in each other’s minds.
There was a time when relationships meant:
Deep conversations
Shared joy in small things
Showing up for each other in silence
But now?
Often, being in a relationship just means checking a box — so we don’t feel “single.”
? Are We in Love, or Just Stuck in Habit?
When we stay with someone for a long time, a pattern builds.
“Good morning” texts
“Have you eaten?”
“Good night” messages
All of that is sweet, of course. But when it becomes the only thing keeping us connected —
Are we still in love, or just afraid of breaking the routine?
Sometimes we’re not attached to the person anymore.
We’re attached to the familiarity.
And when that breaks, it’s not the relationship we miss — it’s the habit.
? So, Is Love Gone?
No. Love still exists.
But it takes effort, intentional care, and courage to keep it alive.
We’ve become so busy trying to look like “perfect couples” online,
That we forget to actually be present in our real relationships.
Love isn’t a pretty photo with a “heart react.”
Love is someone understanding your silence.
? What I’ve Learned...
Being in a relationship means:
Talking about your real feelings
Not running away from problems, but facing them together
Sometimes, choosing to begin again with the same person — with a new heart
Final Thought:
When love turns into just habit,
It slowly turns into quiet loneliness.
So ask yourself —
Are you in love?
Or are you just afraid of being alone?
Love truly. Not because it’s comfortable — but because it’s real.
— Sujon Rana
