TRUE LOVE by Isaac Asimov

By writing a science-fiction love story, Isaac Asimov wanted to do much more than entertain.
From my point of view, this short-story reminds us that love is not based on physical characteristics but on each one’s personality. Sometimes we forget it and when we are not instantly attracted by someone we don’t even consider that that person might be “the one”.
Passion, a “physical feeling” is related to the outlook, but love goes beyond those boundaries. It is built from special moments lived between the lovers and based on mutual respect and kinship.
We can find this message in Asimov’s story when Milton tries to look for his ideal girl according to certain characteristics and, when he meets the perfect ones, he doesn’t feel any touch or true love.
Love is a very unique feeling which cannot be forced and it entails much more than matching data banks.

Ana Lé, 10º B