Relationships

Finding Love In A Culture Obsessed With Lust

We live in a time where lust is glamorized and true love is made out to be shameful and boring. Rising above this culture may not be easy, but doing so promises many benefits that far outweigh the struggles.

By Hayley Lewis4 min read
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2019 is a time of quick fixes and instant gratification. If something breaks, we buy a new one. If we’re tired of commercials, we skip ahead to the content we really want to see. Despite all of these advances, true and lasting love doesn’t come fast and cheap. Lustful desires may seem appealing, but they cheapen the rewards of true love and leave feelings of regret, shame, and a still clear desire for real and meaningful relationships.