True love is an elusive thing, and there is no doubt that many relationships, especially at college, are based on sex. However, these relationships involving teenagers are not representative of the possibilities of human love. Sex is indeed necessary for our continuation, but the very fact that we are human beings dictates that we are able to feel things completely separate from physical pleasure or pain. It seems that the cynicism of our culture and our generation has increased to the point that some find it difficult to distinguish between sex and true love. Having sex with someone does not imply that there is a connection of love.
True love can exist without any sexual contact.
It seems that the author has spent a little too long reading Freud and not long enough getting to know someone completely and failing in love with her, outside of the bedroom. Pressing Esc will stop animations on this page. The Cavalier Daily, Incorporated. All rights reserved. You may not reproduce the contents of this paper in any shape or form without the express written consent of The Cavalier Daily .