1. The myth of eternal passion. People think love should be a 24/7 fire, and when the spark fades, it means the end. But passion always fades — that’s biology. What remains is intimacy: the quiet interest in each other without the fireworks. Those who walk away at this stage spend their lives chasing the next adrenaline rush, wondering why they never find lasting happiness. 2. Hormones are not love. In the beginning, your brain is flooded with dopamine and euphoria — like a drug. But that’s not