On this Promise Day, My Kolkata spoke to four couples — who have been together for years — to understand how the idea of love evolves with time and whether only love is enough to sustain a relationship. ADVERTISEMENTSoumya Mukherji and Indrani ChakrabortyFor Indrani, originally from the Northeast, and Soumya from Delhi with roots in Kolkata, love did not begin with a fluttery romance. For Soumya, love lived in the overlooked pauses in life. For Srijanee, currently a case manager at Amazon India, love feels like friendship that never ends. “Looks fade, perfection fades”, but friendship, respect, commitment and love are what stay for life.

Source: The Telegraph February 12, 2026 00:08 UTC