My Only Love

"According to Aristotle, certain conditions must be present for friendship to exist. First, friends must have souls.  Individuals who cannot experience and express emotion—especially love—cannot experience friendship. Second, friendship must be mutual, with both parties expressing equal respect and compassion for each other. Onesided friendships usually end quickly. Each party must “look out for” the other party and conduct themselves in the other's best interest. Finally, friendship is more than reciprocated good will, meaning one must reach a deeper relationship than merely wishing good fortune to another individual.

Using these aspects of friendship, Aristotle devised 4 different levels of friendship. The first 2 types of friendship are quite similar varieties of incomplete friendship. Friendships at these levels are based on one's own utility and personal gain. People engage in these relationships based on how they can benefit from what other individuals have to offer.

The third type of friendship is solely for pleasurable reasons. This type of friendship often exists within young adults looking to gain pleasurable experiences in life. However, as people age, their pleasurable wishes change, and relationships of this level disband.

The final category of friendship is the deepest and most fulfilling. Complete friendship is the friendship of good people with similar virtue. These people are best friends and wish good fortune toward each other for each other's own sake. This type of friendship lasts many years, as good nature and similar vices are timeless. However, though this form of friendship is most valued, it is also most rare."

   The deepest love and affection for another person is also the one that is impossible to forget. In this song,  written by Bryan Ferry, he sings about a love that is timeless. Remember me, he says, remember me.

Roxy Music My Only Love Lyrics

Do I ever wonder? 
More than words can say 
Heaven knows it´s hard enough to pray 
Let me tell you something 
There´s a change in me 
Even now you´re gone you´ll always be 
My only love 
Does it seem so funny 
For a fool to cry? 
Do you know the meaning of goodbye? 
There´s a river flowing 
By a willow tree 
When you need to know remember me 
My only love 
Let me tell you something 
More than words can say 
But they´re all I have, no other way 
There´s a river flowing 
By a willow tree 
When you find you´re there remember me 
My only love