Love does not hurt. Physical and/or
emotional abuse is not a part of love.
Love is not manipulative; it should not be
used to get others to do what you want.
Love is an intense feeling of caring for
another person. It can take many different forms (romantic, friendly, familial)
but it is always about caring.
Although it is true that a big part of love
is putting another person's happiness ahead of your own this never includes
compromising your values or being untrue to yourself.
If somebody asks you to do something that
you don't want to do in order to "prove" your love they do not love
you the way you might think they do. When you love another person you don't ask
them to sacrifice a part of themselves in the name of that love.
It is very easy to confuse lust for love.
The true measure of romantic love is commitment and trust, not physical
attraction.
It is possible to feel romantic love for
more than one person at a given time. Just think, if it is possible for you to
love both of your parents at the same time why would it be impossible to feel
romantic love for two people at once? Don't beat yourself up emotionally if you
find yourself in this unhappy situation. But be sure to remain single and be
open and honest with all parties about your feelings and confusion.
Sex is NOT love. Love is NOT sex. Sex can
be a part of romantic love but it is never mandatory.
Love should make you feel happy, secure and
appreciated.
Love is all around us!
