Love Doesn’t Exist—Wait, Hear Me Out

Why Our Idea of Love Is a Well-Packaged Illusion (and What Exists Instead)

What if I told you love doesn’t exist? Maybe you’d roll your eyes or label me a cynic. Or maybe, just maybe, it resonates with that hidden sense you’ve had for years: the fireworks and fairy-tale romances never quite match reality, do they?

Here’s the truth: when I say “love doesn’t exist,” I’m not saying we’re incapable of caring for each other or formi…