What is love? Is it a "projection" of what we see of ourselves in another? Is it an ideal that we hold as "the" ultimate partner? 

I think love is the ability to put the other person's welfare first above your wants, needs and desires regardless of your loss.

Some want romance, while others cling to an ideal "family" situation all the while wanting  to put children first. Stability is important to children and any parent putting the needs of their children first are correct in thought and action.

Bless all those parents who are not selfish and through their selflessness uphold their children above their own desires.

God Bless.