It seems like many people mix up love with lust or obsession. and it just seems so confusing if you really liked someone for a long time. How do you really know if you're in love?
Love is not blind adoration or hero-worship. When you love someone... You'll know they aren't perfect. You'll even be able to write a list of their flaws... "He has a tendency to procrastinate. He's absent-minded. He's messy..." And so on. But if you really love him or her you'll accept them for who they are. Including every flaw. You may still be upset when he forgets the anniversary of your very first date... But you'll forgive him before you go to bed. Because while some of his habits irritate you... You really wouldn't want him to be anyone else. You've accepted his good qualities... And his bad qualities. Because when you love someone you can't just accept bits and pieces of them.
Love is not selfish. You will compromise and sacrifice in the name of his or her happiness... Because the thought of his/her unhappiness makes you feel unhappy. You will not ask for gifts that are impossible or unfair... Like asking him to sacrifice his friendship with that particular brute that he's known since grammar school. Or to throw away that old shirt he insists on wearing... Even if it is faded and slightly torn.
And when you love someone... You will be able to explain why and give solid reasons. "He/She is cute," does not count. When I say "solid reasons" I mean... "I love him because he is intelligent and wise. I love him because he is kind. He would not harm another intentionally. I love him because he is honest and trustworthy..." [ MW8305's advice column | Ask MW8305 A Question ]
missgirlie answered Saturday March 10 2007, 9:32 pm: For me,
everytime I see him my heart jumps-- literaly.
When I am feeling down, the first person I want to be with is him, because just being with him makes me feel better. I know I'm really in love if I see beyond the pretty face or great body and fall in love with his personality too. I know I'm in love when I think that this guy could be the guy I want to spend the rest of my life with. That is how you know. So if you are wondering , just ask your self those questions. [ missgirlie's advice column | Ask missgirlie A Question ]
kassidyy answered Saturday March 10 2007, 9:17 pm: yea they really do. You can tell if you are really in love. Like you get this feeling for someone that you have NEVER ever felt before. You love them so much you want them to be happy. Might as well die for them. For example: say this guy loves a girl and he breaks up with her because they cant be together for some reason. He loves her and wants her to be happy thats why he lets her go. Love is loving someone who you will love forever no matter what happens. It's a strong feeling being in love. Once you love someone you'll know!!♥
♥KASSIDY [ kassidyy's advice column | Ask kassidyy A Question ]
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