I feel the meaning of the word "love" is not the kind of feeling
under good circumstances. More appropriately, the word for those
situations would be friendship. It hangs around when things are
going well.
But, I think "love" goes beyond that even when times or
circumstances are painful.
One way where true love or just fleeting friendship is revealed
is when put under stressful tests, love hangs on, friendship takes
the easy way out and walks away.
It probably explains why people separate after some time when
the going gets rough or bored but not those in love.
Cheem da!