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Originally Posted by joliette
As much as you probably do not want to hear this (because I know I did not ).. You probably are not falling in love, but are becoming infatuated with people. Love takes time and takes getting to know a person. I have the same problem with "falling" for guys very very fast and feeling like I cannot be without them. But now I know that it is indeed infatuation and not love. Infatuation is defined as an " all-absorbing passion"...you have consumed yourself with this person and they are not participating in being overly passionate about you... I know with me, I want to be with someone so badly that I will become infatuated and convince myself that I love everything about this person.. It is just me being foolish tho.. Hope this helps
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What is love? Joliette tells us what infatuation is and I believe her. But, what is love? It can't be just taking the time to get know someone. What does it feel like? I know I've been in relationships where I guess I thought I was in love. But, clearly that was not true - the love part. So can anyone help me out here? I know there is my love for humanity and all of its failings. But what is it like to love in a way this thread is discussing? How do you know? When do you know? Is there a special point where it begins? If it is love then is it possible for it to end?