In every wedding ceremony, the phrase “for better, for worse” often echoes through the air, carrying with it a promise of unshakeable commitment. It sounds noble, romantic even, but when life’s storms hit, many begin to wonder: Should love truly endure both the sunshine and the rain?
At its core, love is more than emotion. It is a decision, a choice made daily to stay, to care, and to forgive. Yet the question remains: how far should love go when circumstances change, when the person you loved no longer behaves as they once did, or when challenges begin to overshadow joy?
The truth is, every relationship has its share of “better” and “worse.” The “better” moments are easy—the laughter, shared dreams, and unshaken support. It is the “worse” that tests the depth of love. Illness, loss of income, emotional distance, or even betrayal can turn a once blissful union into a battleground.
Still, enduring love does not mean tolerating pain without boundaries. Staying through the “worse” does not require one to lose themselves in the process. Commitment should not become captivity. There is a difference between standing by a partner who is struggling and remaining in a situation that drains your peace, self-worth, or safety.
Love, in its purest form, is not about suffering but about growth. It means helping each other become better, even when times are tough. True partnership thrives on understanding, communication, and mutual effort. It is about choosing each other, again and again, not out of obligation but out of genuine desire to weather life’s seasons together.
So, should love be for better or for worse? Yes, but with wisdom. It should embrace patience and forgiveness, yet also recognise when it is time to step back, heal, or redefine what love means. Because while love endures, it must also evolve.
In the end, love that lasts is not the one that never faces the “worse,” but the one that learns how to rise after it.