Um, what does "attracted to" generally mean? Oh, that's right--physical attraction. And what about "in love with"? That phrase isn't at all ambiguous, and it doesn't refer to a deep and selfless devotion. For example, the phrase can never be used to describe one's love for one's children, parents or fellow man.
The originator of the comment can set me straight, of course, but the only reasonable interpretation of "attracted to and in love with" is that it refers to physical attraction and romantic love. Both of which are temporary.
Why do you think they are temporary? True love can last a life time.
It's all temporary. People who stay married need a dependent friend.
I disagree that being attracted to someone refers only to physical attraction. I'm attracted to intelligence, sense of humor, compassion/understanding, shared tastes, etc. Those are lasting attributes and supercede 'romantic' love.
Also, as far as physical attraction: Whereas at twenty I would've been physically attracted to a guy, say, with lots of hair on his head...that certainly isn't the case some 30 years later, especially if he has the qualities to which I'm attracted. Unnuhstan? :o)