The Evolving Spectrum of Love
As we grow older, something changes—not just in how we live, but in how we love. Love, which once felt like a whirlwind of passion and spontaneity, becomes something more layered, more nuanced. It shifts from late-night phone calls and butterflies to quiet companionship, shared burdens, and earned trust. The way we view love, and eventually marriage, becomes less about idealism and more about depth. The Korean drama Beyond the Bar captures this beautifully through two quotes that speak directly to the heart of what it means to love and endure: “Love is a rainbow. Love shines through a colorful spectrum of emotions. Red is passion. Orange is warmth. Yellow is happiness. Green is peace. Blue is trust. Indigo is depth. Violet is mystique. I believe my wife and I started with red. And as the years passed, I'm sure our love changed hues. Our love hadn't disappeared simply because it changed colors. But I didn't know that back then. From red, we moved on to orange, where w...