Are love tied up?

My Friend had declared that he have a girlfriend. but, what happening after not the same as story in cinderella. yeah he have been broke up after two weeks. he feels that his girl to over protective. feel this situation not so comfort so he decided to broke up. the big question is are love tied up so over protective can be rule.
over protective not the same as possesive only over protective little soft and not heavy. so what do you think maybe you can share.
are love can always be tied up??