now imagine theres someone nearby, maybe you just met or maybe theyve always been there. theyre just smiling at you but you became blind to their smile. you took it for granted because it was always just there
they can see what youre putting yourself through but you cant. now imagine they jump into the abyss with you to try and pull you out. they do it at enormous cost to themselves, and you return the favor by fighting them at every turn. but they just keep trying, and theres no reward for them at all except getting to see you become a happier person
if that isnt what love is then i dont think love exists