One can be very much in love with a woman without wishing to spend the rest of one's life with her.
The Painted VeilIt was hard to listen to her all the time without getting to say anything back
The Perks of Being a Wallflower...but it wouldn't be happily ever after without a kiss.
The Ravenous Gown: And 14 More Tales about Real BeautyWhat each of us believes in is up to us, but life is impossible without believing in something.
Unlocking Tannisho: Shinran's Words on the Pure Land Path