Marriage is a Continuous Choice, Not an Singular Event

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Maintaining relationships, whether with friends or partners, requires daily effort. Marriage is not a one-time event but a continual series of choices to care, love, respect, and enjoy one another. Founder of Ethical Culture, Felix Adler, likened marriage to an endless process of intertwining two souls throughout life. Love is compared to tending a garden, where constant nurturing and attention are needed.

While the traditional romantic paradigm of Valentine’s Day has its charms, maybe it needs revision. Rather than only emphasizing being swept up in a wave of emotions, healthy romance should take into account reason and action. It should include thoughtful, kind behavior that respects the autonomy and uniqueness of those in love. Valentine’s Day can even reach beyond romantic relationships. Let's celebrate the loving bonds that hold communities together. We need that kind of love more every day, not just February 14th.