True love has phases.

  • Like a good parent our conscious mind protects our tender heart. It goes on protecting till the time it is fully satisfied.
  • Hence mind games,drama etc. will be there. But as love deepens and mind is satisfied, our heart begins to open and then real love starts.
  • It depends from couple to couple, how much time this process might take

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