Being Madly in Love Can Last! The results of the study indicate that the feeling of intense passion can last in long-term relationships. “We found many very clear similarities between those who were in love long-term and those who had just fallen madly in love,” says Aron.

What is the difference between romantic love and passionate love?

Passion refers to the sexual and romantic feeling. Love is strong affection we feel for someone close to us. When we talk about the love between a couple, passion is a part of the love. … Therefore, the main difference between love and passion is that love is deep affection whereas passion is the romantic or sexual love.

How long does passionate love last in a relationship?

Expect the passion to last two to three years at most, says Dr. Fred Nour, a neurologist in Mission Viejo, California, and author of the book “True Love: How to Use Science to Understand Love.”