What is Love

So what is love?

Ask anyone who is in love and they will tell you that Love is amazing. As they say Love makes the world go round.

But what is it really? Some would argue that finding out what love is the first step in finding love itself. Others say that love cannot be defined only felt.

Sometimes Love hurts


The bottom line is that you need to figure out what is Love for you, this is a question only you can answer.


For example you may already have Love and not know it or you may realize that your version of Love and your partner's version of Love are very different.

What is love? Love is not just about what you share with another human being, it also about self love which can help you find the love that you ultimately are looking for in a partner.

There is also computer love .


What does Love mean to you?

Take the time to reflect on what love means to you. What conditions are necessary for you to feel love?

Ask yourself what must occur in order for you to feel love and then list out the top three to five things that come to mind. This may give you clarity on what it is you are looking for.

For example in order to feel love do you need to hear the word love or do you need a physical sign such as a hug?

What is needed in order to feel love is different for everyone, find out what is most important to you and then you can communicate your needs to those around you.

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Although the meaning of love is different for different people there are some commonly agreed upon themes:

What Love Is:

* Understanding

* Appreciation

* Acceptance with no judgment

* Sacrifice

* Compromise

* Unselfishness

What Love Is Not:

* Expecting something in return

* Purposely causing pain

* Being selfish

* Control

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Defining love and figuring out the meaning of it for you are two different things.

For different people the meaning of love is different and can affect how you and partner approach relationships.

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