“I will never divorce once I get married. No matter what happens, I will find a way to solve it and make the marriage last. Even if my partner has an affair, I will confront the issue calmly instead of impulsively seeking a divorce.”

Sometimes, even when there is no love left between partners, they still choose not to divorce. The reason for staying together at this point is not because of love but other factors.

Many people claim that there is no love between couples after the age of 40. Some believe it is due to one partner not taking responsibility, while others think it might be because of infidelity.

In reality, as people reach middle age, feelings may fade, or work and family pressures can increase.

Despite the lack of romantic love, many individuals turn their relationship into one based on familial love.

Love Fading Away

Everything has an expiration date, including love.

When two people start a relationship, they find each other attractive because they are still getting to know each other. However, as time passes, the initial excitement tends to fade.

Many people enjoy exploring the unknown, whether in the world or in relationships. They may eagerly anticipate being together before, but once they are, the spark diminishes.

This phenomenon is often referred to as the “seven-year itch,” where couples start feeling bored, leading to a relationship crisis.

During this phase, when couples experience the itch, they often feel that the love between them has diminished or even disappeared.

Busy Work Life

Despite still loving their partner, many individuals neglect them due to their busy work schedule.

When one person neglects the other, it can give the impression of lack of love, leading to conflicts.

Many women feel that men prioritize work over them, causing disagreements. Conversely, when career-driven women neglect their partners for work, men also feel neglected.

Communication is crucial at this point to prevent misunderstandings from deepening and affecting the relationship.

High Family Pressure

Middle age is when family pressures peak, creating a stressful environment for individuals.

A famous Western philosopher once said, “Love is merely a pastime for amateurs.”

When someone is overwhelmed with family matters, they may not have the energy to focus on romantic feelings.

Sometimes, individuals devote all their energy to the family, inadvertently neglecting their partners.

Constantly ignoring one’s partner can lead to resentment and eventually, a fading relationship.

Love Turning into Familial Love

Recently, a celebrity on a TV show said, “If my love turns into familial love one day, that is absolutely unacceptable. If that happens, I will divorce.”

However, this celebrity is in their twenties, lacking relationship experience or marriage. It is essential to listen to those who have been through marriage when discussing relationships.

After reaching their forties, most people transition from romantic love to familial love with their partners. Despite not intending to shift to familial love, life experiences shape this transformation.

As love fades and life challenges are faced together, partners become like family. The affection remains, just in a different form.

In many cases, after reaching their forties, some couples lose romantic love but manage to continue based on familial love, while for others, this transition is challenging, leading to marital crises.

Smart individuals work to prevent marital failure by maintaining communication, managing relationships, and facing family pressures together.