The Promise of Love is a 1980 American made-for-television romantic drama film directed by Don Taylor.

[1] Starting in 1967 Oceanside, Kathy Emilio is a high school senior who, soon after graduation, marries her sweetheart, a Marine named Chuck Wakeman.

During his absence, she spends her time at the local recreation center and befriends her neighbor Lorraine Simpson, whose husband is also away to fight in the war.

At the urging of her family and friends, Kathy tries to adjust to normal life again, but she has trouble hiding the fact that she still feels lost.

She reluctantly packs to leave the only place that reminds her of Chuck and seeks refuge at the local swimming pool.