with your life. No one can live at that intensity, that lofty alti-
tude all the time. Contentment is what you hope for after the
elation has worn off and you settle back into a relaxed and
happy simplicity. In fact, contentment is the worthier aim,
because it lasts.
And so if you find you are with somebody where there is no
big firework display, palpitations, and extreme of feelings but
there is a baseline contentment and warmth and love—be
happy with that.
CONTENTMENT IS WHAT
YOU HOPE FOR
AFTER THE ELATION
HAS WORN OFF.